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Brian Ellison transform USCT march into dance of resistance

Brian Ellison sees the march of the United States Colored Troops not just as military discipline, but as a form of resistance rooted in African diasporic traditions. The Houston-based conceptual and performance artist brings this vision to life in the

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Ann Johnson prints freedom’s journey on cotton and brick

Ann “Sole Sister” Johnson transforms everyday materials into powerful historical testimony. The experimental printmaker and Prairie View A&M professor brings her signature approach to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s “Terms & Conditions: The Promise vs. Reality,” using cotton, brick, and

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Tay Butler Maps Black Trauma Through Military Signposts

After 21 years of military service and a middle-class engineering career, Tay Butler found his true mission in the Black archive. The Houston-based artist’s latest work for the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum’s “Terms & Conditions: The Promise vs. Reality” transforms

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Phillip Pyle II confronts the fine print of Black freedom

When Phillip Pyle II reimagines an 1863 regimental flag painted by David Bustill Bowser, he’s not just updating history. He’s interrogating the conditional nature of Black freedom in America. The Houston-based visual artist’s Sic Semper Tyrannis, featured in the Buffalo

Gregory Porter, Jazz musician

Gregory Porter transforms jazz with soulful authenticity

With his unmistakable warm baritone and signature newsboy cap, Gregory Porter has become one of jazz’s most compelling ambassadors. The Bakersfield-born artist, who began his journey singing in small San Diego jazz clubs while on a football scholarship, has evolved

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Sixx King reveals 3 powerful keys to film success

Sixx King speaks with the composed assurance of someone who has weathered storms to reach clear skies. The independent filmmaker’s journey to bring “Jonesing: When Love Is a Habit” to AMC theaters nationwide represents a masterclass in creative determination. As

Rev. Jamal Bryant’s powerful 10 commandments for fathers

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 resonate far beyond the pulpit. He brings the same passionate energy to his role as

Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant

Dr. Jamal Bryant leads powerful Target boycott movement

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant stands at the intersection of spiritual leadership and social activism, carrying forward a legacy that spans generations. As a third-generation pastor leading New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Ga., just east of Atlanta, Bryant has

DJ Sense, music, hip

DJ Sense transforms hip-hop with positive message movement

In the early 2000s, when hip-hop was undergoing a seismic shift from its New York origins to the emerging sounds of the South, DJ Sense was quietly orchestrating one of the culture’s most significant transformations. The Philadelphia native, who had

marketing, memoir

Terrance Pratt’s Memoir Fragrances honors Black fathers

For Terrance Pratt, scent isn’t just about smelling good — it’s about memory, legacy, and the deep emotional bonds we carry with us. The founder of Memoir Fragrances, a Chicago-born brand with national and global appeal, has turned his childhood

Caleb McLaughlin, horror, actor

Caleb McLaughlin unleashes terrifying Afrofuturist horror

Caleb McLaughlin, one of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars, is expanding his artistic horizons into the world of audio storytelling. Best known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Lucas Sinclair in Netflix’s global phenomenon “Stranger Things,” which concludes with its

Hilmon Sorey, Co-founder The Source Group

The Source co-founder Hilmon Sorey crushes barriers in tech

Silicon Valley technology veteran Hilmon Sorey has witnessed firsthand the evolution of barriers that once seemed insurmountable for aspiring entrepreneurs. With three successful exits as an executive, investments in over 117 startups, and partnerships in 2.12 Angels venture capital firm,

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Eric Scott Reed exposes raw truth in ‘Out Late’ album

Jazz pianist Eric Scott Reed has spent over three decades crafting his musical voice, from his early days as a child prodigy in Philadelphia to his years touring with Wynton Marsalis and leading his own ensemble. Now, at 54, Reed

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Tony Jolly brews success with U.S. Bank in Leimert Park

Tony Jolly transformed his passion for coffee into a thriving community space in Los Angeles’ Leimert Park neighborhood with crucial support from U.S. Bank. Starting his career at Starbucks at age 19, Jolly gained expertise working with coffee in Ethiopia

Black Business Association CEO Sarah Harris

BBA CEO Harris shares business strategies via U.S. Bank

Sarah R. Harris brings more than 25 years of experience as both a Black Business Association member and business owner to her groundbreaking role as the first female president and CEO of the Black Business Association. Her expertise in strengthening

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Delphine Pruitt empowers small businesses with U.S. Bank

With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, Delphine Pruitt has become a formidable force in banking. As a Business Access Advisor at U.S. Bank, she empowers businesses in communities with financial tools and resources essential for sustainable

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Taye Diggs fights mental health stigma in Black families

Broadway veteran and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” star Taye Diggs has built a career spanning theater, film and television over more than two decades. From his breakout role in the original Broadway production of “Rent” to starring in

SIXX king, Jonesing: When Love is a Habit

How Sixx King is redefining Black love in just 10 days

In an era when big-budget studio productions dominate theater screens across America, Sixx King has accomplished something increasingly rare: creating, self-financing, and securing national theatrical distribution for an independent film that centers Black love. The visionary director’s “JONESING: When Love

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Expedient Tax and U.S. Bank partner for business success

In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, having the right financial foundation is crucial for success. Stephen Keys, a highly sought-after tax professional from Chicago with more than 10 years of experience, runs Expedient Tax, alongside his wife Essence Keys. This