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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
June 10, 2025
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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
Cardi B lit up the 2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards with her acceptance of the Voice of the Culture Award. Her speech was a rallying call for authenticity, impact, and legacy.
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
Here are 10 dynamic festivals to consider attending this summer. These events celebrate culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, food, music, and the global influence of the African
In the 90’s, growing up Black and loving anime? Man, that was a one-way ticket to getting clowned—might as well have worn a sign that
Some people are born to do business. For Bcriss — also known as Branden Criss — that truth hit different in the most unexpected of
Digital platforms reshape African American storytelling and community building in unprecedented ways The transformation of African American media representation over the past half-century reveals a
In the ever-shifting landscape of Chicago’s media ecosystem, few platforms have demonstrated the cultural staying power and community impact of Whats the Word. Founded in 2011
Despite the Trump administration canceling a plethora of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grants, many theater and art professionals are still looking ahead to
Juneteenth represents one of America’s most significant freedom celebrations, commemorating the moment on June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Motor City pulsed with purpose as the Detroit Diaspora Day Festival returned for its seventh spectacular year, igniting The Norwood with
Black Boy Art Show brings a powerful celebration of expression to Chicago Thousands made their way to the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago’s Bridgeport
