Black unity means standing together instead of tearing each other down. It means supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating each other’s success, encouraging friends to chase their dreams, and protecting one another from negativity. Too often, young people are made to feel like they have to struggle alone. The truth is no one makes it alone. Strong communities are built when people help each other rise. It truly takes a village.
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On March 30th, the room filled with applause, laughter, and the kind of love that can only be built over a century. Catherine Green sat at the center of it all—graceful, radiant, and deeply present—as she celebrated her 100th birthday, a milestone that reflected not just the passing of time, but a life rich with purpose, resilience, and impact.
The Downbeats at Sunset series is set to continue on Thursday, April 3, 2025, with an enriching evening of community-focused entertainment. Hosted at the Destination Sistrunk Cultural Center, this free event will feature the premiere of a short film, live music, and interactive art activities designed to inspire and empower attendees. Neighbors, families, and friends are invited to come together from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM to celebrate local culture, network with one another, and enjoy a night of creativity and connection.
The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) Florida proudly announces its exciting new season of scholarships and competitions, empowering young artists across the state. Applications are now open in instrumental performance, voice, visual art, writing, and the national spotlight competition – ballet.
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Spring Preview 2024 proved to be an extraordinary event, drawing over 3000 eager prospective students from across the nation. Hosted at the iconic Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, the event offered a comprehensive glimpse into the renowned academic and cultural landscape of FAMU.
Pompano Beach Arts is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage month with a dazzling lineup of events including Dessalines Lives!, a concert by world-renowned jazz trumpeter Jean Caze, and a fun-filled dance event entitled Konpa Pompano.
ld Town Untapped returns this October with a jam-packed schedule and lots of treats for art-lovers of all kinds! On the first Friday of each month, Old Town Pompano Beach becomes the epicenter for art, food, and live music. As always, the popular event features a live band, DJ, food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, and gallery tours at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA). But now, there are even more experiences on tap including previews of special events, participatory workshops, and the opportunity to meet the “Artist of the Month” from BaCA’s new Artist in Residence program. This October event will also be the unveiling of a celebratory new mural inside BaCA.
The City of Miami Gardens is proud to announce the official pre-launch of the City’s latest technological advancement – The Miami Gardens “Virtual City” Metaverse Experience. A preview of this experience is set to take place at the 2022 Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). The OBC is an annual football game featuring HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M University Rattlers verses Jackson State University Tigers. The preview event takes place on Sunday, September 4, 2022 from 11:00am-2:30pm at Hard Rock Stadium, ‘The Terrace’ building located in the Fan Fest zone in Miami Gardens. Virtual reality headsets will be provided to event attendees.
This summer, Christian Simmons from Miramar, FL, will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, taking place this summer at the University of Miami.
Miami Dade’s premier arts advocacy organization, Diaspora Arts Coalition, in partnership with the State of Florida’s oldest established, award-winning, African American Theater Company, The M Ensemble; and the Miami Dade Alliance are proud to announce the 2022 Summer Arts Master Workshop Series.