Tomorrow marks 50 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act in the United States. This pivotal piece of legislation outlawed discrimination based on race,
During the show, BET’s head-woman-in-charge took a slight break from the entertainment to recognize a pivotal moment in American history — the upcoming 50 year
Entertainment group 30 Something Dallas recently presented “Fantasy Island, Return to Paradise” at Salt, Dallas. Partygoers were treated to a fantasy of sorts, with a
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the critically acclaimed film Do The Right Thing, director Spike Lee is hosting a free block party in Brooklyn. The 1989 film was
5 reasons you should visit the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Tony Award-winning director and playwright George C. Wolfe (Angels in America: Millennium
Sometimes even when the sun is out, it’s a rainy day. Human emotion tends to have that effect on you. Recently, nationally recognized artist and
This years marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In an official ceremony, Congress will hold a commemoration
Haters; what is a hater actually? Some would say it is someone who doesn’t want to see you succeed or better yet, someone who shows anger
“My background is in African American History. I graduated from the City College of New York – majored in African American History, minored in Education,”
Dear White People is a satirical film exploring race relations on a fictional predominantly white college campus in the U.S. The film was a hit at
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance
Spike Lee was toasted by Grey Goose and Kehinde Wiley as part of their initiative to celebrate the “Modern Kings of Culture” through a portrait series.
On the “A” w/Souleo… In an unfurnished New York City apartment with bare white walls, Wendell Headley paces the room with an intense energy bordering
The Deens can’t get enough of making themselves targets for accusations of racism. Jamie Deen, son of infamous Southern chef Paula Deen, posted on Twitter
Georgia Shakespeare premiered As You Like It, the first show in the three-show summer season at the Conant Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 14.
Opera singer Noah Stewart is a Harlem native, so for the acclaimed tenor to take the stage at the legendary Minton’s Playhouse on W 118th Street was a significant moment.
The City of Riverdale Cultural Affairs plans two great South City Music Festivals this year. The first show is June 21 with the line-up of
Tupac Shakur would be 43 years old if he were alive today. Born on June 16, the hip-hop legend never got the opportunity to reach his
Angela Taylor, Harold Keeling and Tamika Williams Help Celebrate the Role Fathers Play in Developing Confidence in Girls In celebration of fathers, WNBA legend Tamika
Emerge/Chicago presented by unetwor.co will start Thursday, June 26 and run through Saturday, June 28. This year at the Emerge/Chicago you will be surrounded by creative technologists,
