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
Social media is singing the praises of BET’s new series “The Quad,” which premiered Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10 p.m. ET: Angel C. Dye (@blkgrlpoet)
Who is Empress Naima? I am a fourth-generation psychic and spiritual practitioner born and raised in the south Louisiana bayou country. My gifts were passed
Danny Simmons is among many Philadelphia artists and arts organizations brimming with anticipation of a renaissance in the city. New things are happening, new people
Hadiza Lawal (@wovenblends) and Nick Barney (@n.effect) are among the dozen artists who have inspired a new temporary gallery now open at the World of Coca–Cola. Though
Source: Facebook University of Michigan Issa Rae shared her “awkward Black girl” magic during the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. symposium at the University of Michigan.
Google is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day with a special doodle and a homepage promotion of a curated collection of Civil Rights photography from
City officials in Biloxi, Mississippi declares that Martin Luther King Day would be recognized there as “Great Americans Day.” In an effort to diminish the
On Monday, Jan. 16, the nation will celebrate the life of trailblazing civil rights activist, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his words
