As we celebrate International Women’s Day, acknowledging the progress in women’s rights over the last fifty years, I am reminded that no matter how far women
Huge barriers were broken when Moonlight, a film featuring with Black gay men, won the 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture. Not only was it
[jwplatform zglYUFeT] The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, kicked off with intense tournament matchups and events for the entire
This writer recently stopped by an exhibit on the Southside of Chicago called Everyday Rituals. Walking into the building, I noted that it was filled with
The beef between Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma set social media ablaze after the now infamous “shEThER” diss track released by Remy Ma. Both women
Music in all its vast range has touched on various social issues in popular culture. One such example is a song that can arguably be
Throughout history, there have been many battles that have been forgotten. One such battle that the British would like to forget is the Battle of
With the nation divided courtesy of new leadership in the White House, ironically one art exhibit over this past extended weekend evoked pride, nostalgia and
Chances are, if you drive down any given street in Detroit, it’s very likely that you may see the amazingly beautiful, larger-than-life artwork of Sydney James.
During a nerve-racking political climate there are plenty of artworks to distract your mind’s eye. But there are also pieces that can soothe your consciousness
Tony the Whlgn is a graphic designer from Detroit. Upon moving from Detroit, he lent his artistic skill to Ecko Unltd. His work has been utilized
King Mansa Musa, the richest Black man in history, lived from 1280 – 1337 A.D., and ruled over the Mali Empire. Today, his net worth
Philipé “Philly” Weeden is an award-winning playwright from Cleveland. He has produced several stage plays since 2012 including “If You Knew” (a trilogy), “God’s Gift
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is embracing it’s 41-year history with Atlanta by presenting six breathtaking Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performances at the Fabulous Fox
Meet producer extraordinaire Jason Orr, founder of the FunkJazz Kafé Arts & Music Festival, and producer writer and director of the award-winning film, FunkJazz Kafé: Diary
A recent episode of BET’s “Being Mary Jane” addressed the African American rigid cultural definition of masculinity. Gabrielle Union’s character, Mary Jane Paul, was sharing her hesitance in
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and Brooklyn Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is the time when ladies anticipate that special gift from their
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birth name was Michael, not Martin. On January 15, 1929, the famous Civil Rights leader was born Michael King, Jr.
There are many untold stories of Black Americans who were a vital part of the emancipation of our people and the building of the United
Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Meet artist Adu Jahmal, whose unique artwork adorns wine bottles. Read on for what he had to say
