As the weather cools, immerse yourself in the captivating world of art. Offering a unique experience that can’t be replicated, there are a host of stunning exhibitions and thought-provoking installations by Black artists, from Renee Cox to Kehinde Wiley, that…
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See These South African Activists Change the World Through Art at the African American Museum, Dallas
Can artists change the world through their creations? That’s the goal of the worldwide debut of the acclaimed South African contemporary exhibition If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future. Now on display at the historic African American Museum,…
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Fresh Festivals You Can Attend to Celebrate the 2023 Labor Day Holiday
It’s the last hurrah of summer before we pull out our sweaters and fall boots. Why not add excitement to your holiday weekend with a host of fun activities? From fine art fairs to gay pride festivals, these events across the…
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Finger Lickin’ Foul? KFC Called Out For Ad Campaign Deemed “Racially Insensitive”
KFC Canada was called out for its new “Finger Lickin’ Good” ad campaign, but is it racially insensitive or are some just looking at it wrong? The post Finger Lickin’ Foul? KFC Called Out For Ad Campaign Deemed “Racially Insensitive”…
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A Sound That Defines A People: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Announces New PBS Series ‘GOSPEL’
Henry Louis Gates Jr. of ‘Finding Your Roots’ helps PBS bring something new with ‘GOSPEL,’ a series that dives into the influential genre. The post A Sound That Defines A People: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Announces New PBS Series ‘GOSPEL’…
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Best Civil Rights Movies to Watch In Honor of the March on Washington
As America gets ready to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March On Washington, it’s only natural to look at books, like the 60th-anniversary edition of Dr. King’s I Have a Dream, featuring his famous speech at the March, and films that…
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Stacey Abrams Reignites Romance With ‘The Art of Desire’ Reprint—Her Steamy Spy Novel!
You may know Stacey Abrams as the woman who played an epic role in encouraging the unprecedented Blue wave vote for Georgia’s Democratic senate representative wins in 2020. But there’s another side to the political advocate that’s just as intriguing:…
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Bélizaire And Beyond: 10 Historic Black Artworks Worth Knowing About
The erasure and restoration of “Bélizaire” inspired us to put together a list of 10 other historic Black artworks you should know about. The post Bélizaire And Beyond: 10 Historic Black Artworks Worth Knowing About appeared first on Black America…
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Six Degrees Of Clarence Avant: Photos Of The Black Godfather Hanging With Black Hollywood
A look at how the late Black Godfather impacted Black Hollywood. The post Six Degrees Of Clarence Avant: Photos Of The Black Godfather Hanging With Black Hollywood appeared first on Black America Web.
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Cathy Hughes Represents For Urban One On Variety’s “50 Greatest Hip-Hop Executives” List
Cathy Hughes, beloved founder here at Urban One, adds another win to her list as Variety named her one of the 50 greatest hip-hop executives. The post Cathy Hughes Represents For Urban One On Variety’s “50 Greatest Hip-Hop Executives” List…
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