Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker is a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends the elegance of classical ballet with the vivacious spirit of jazz, creating an
Nik Cole, founder of The Speak Easy Detroit: Storyteller’s Edition, is playing a key role in The Takeover, a party with a purpose being held
Ric Mathis is the filmmaker responsible for B1: The Movie, a perspective on the current economic crisis and its impact on Black Americans, which emphasizes
Billy Greer is a FAMU alum who graduated from the HBCU in 1986. He was present at the Celebration Bowl to watch FAMU and Howard
Boss Ladii, Skyler Rene, and Gayle Diva are all alumni of FAMU. Boss Ladii and Rene both graduated from the HBCU in 2007, and they
Miranda Massie, founder of The Climate Museum located in New York, shifted her focus from civil rights to environmental justice. The museum aims to raise
On Dec. 8, 2023, the highly anticipated opera The Nose, composed by Dimitri Shostakovich in 1928, made its long-awaited Chicago debut at the prestigious Harris
Hell’s Kitchen, the new musical by 15-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, is headed to Broadway in 2024. Keys, who wrote the music and lyrics,
On Dec. 6, the CIBC Theatre in Chicago witnessed the grand opening of the musical sensation, BOOP! Based on Bob Martin’s beloved book and featuring
Kandirra is someone you might call a culture architect. Her company, Kandirra Inc., has clients around the globe — including brands like BBC, MTV and
After a triumphant 2023 run, the XL Film Festival is back, and founder Troy Pryor is taking it up a notch. The XL Film Festival
Goodie Mob rapper Big Gipp is working on a collaboration that will pair two of his loves: hip-hop and beer. The “Mutant Mindframe” emcee recently
The Miss Black America Pageant will return to Atlantic City, New Jersey, to celebrate its 55th anniversary. It will be held on the Boardwalk at
The groundbreaking Broadway sensation, The Wiz, made its triumphant return to the stage with a pre-Broadway premiere at Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre on Nov. 29.
In an exclusive interview with rolling out, legendary hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow delves into the electrifying fusion of hip-hop and classical ballet in A Hip
The 29th annual Black Harvest Film Festival came to a spectacular close on Nov. 16. Held at the renowned Siskel Film Center in the heart
NickyChulo is an art director with a unique music and design vision. Whether it’s album covers, singles, merch, logos, billboards, or shoes, such as his
Fulton County presented 22 industry-shifting creatives within the space of media and entertainment with official proclamations and appreciation days on Nov. 19. The presentation came
On Nov. 18, 2023, a private and elegant black-tie birthday celebration unfolded in honor of Pastor John F. Hannah, the revered leader of New Life
Rechelle Dennis, the co-creator of ESSENCE Girls United believes inspiration comes from representation. The former UCLA gymnast is currently a beauty and fashion influencer who
