This summer, Chicago will experience a transformative cultural event when the IBUKUN Hip-Hop Art & Culture Fest launches on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the
Standing on the steps of a historic slave house, Kijana Wiseman embodies the pain and resilience of countless mothers separated from their children. Her performance
The Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant, the dynamic pastor of metro Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, has built a reputation for delivering powerful messages that
There are stories that entertain us, and then there are stories that remake us. TIME II: Unfinished Business belongs to that rare second category—the kind
When freedom meets faith and flavor, you get something electric—and that’s precisely what happened at Elizabeth Baptist Church’s very first Juneteenth Festival in Atlanta. Led
Father’s Day serves as more than just another calendar milestone — it represents an opportunity to recognize the men who masterfully balance parenting responsibilities with
Every year on June 19th, America celebrates a second independence day that most people learned about far too late in their lives. Juneteenth represents one
When we talk about Black excellence, too often the conversation misses the quiet giants — the men building legacies of love, responsibility, and spiritual strength
For more than three decades, the Real Men Cook event has served as a cornerstone celebration of Black fatherhood and community in Chicago. Founded in
It remains to be seen whether or not President Donald Trump will be able to realize his $34 million statue garden, with a proposed 250
Press Play above to watch Cardi’s entire video At the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, Cardi B stole the spotlight once again —
On a night where Broadway celebrated its brightest stars and most resonant stories, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s Purpose emerged as the evening’s crowning achievement, winning the 2025
In a city where creativity spills from every block, Artful ATL is putting a fresh stamp on what it truly means to celebrate Atlanta’s ecosystem.
In the summer of 2022, Victoria Vann made history in the village of Westchester, Illinois, when she organized the community’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration. As a
Blavity Fest 2025 pulled up to Atlanta with a message: the culture is alive, thriving and leveling up in every lane. Hosted in the historic
Louisiana native Meghan Dawson is making waves as she steps into one of musical theater’s most demanding roles. The accomplished performer, who credits her upbringing
The sweltering Texas heat found its perfect soundtrack this past Saturday as Fort Worth kicked off summer in spectacular fashion. Jazz on the Trinity Festival
New Orleans conducted a deeply meaningful ceremony combining multifaith memorial services with traditional jazz funeral celebrations to honor 19 African American individuals whose remains were
The grand dame of American performing arts institutions—those imposing marble edifices with their crystal chandeliers and gilt-edged programs—have long mastered the art of keeping people
Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection within the Black community and beyond. As we approach June 19, 2025, The D/M/V is gearing
