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A Maryland couple, Alhaji Alieu Dausy and Haja Isatu Wurie, tragically died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat. The couple, from Bowie, were among over 1,300 people who succumbed to the severe conditions. U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks confirmed their deaths, highlighting Haja Isatu Wurie’s active community involvement and volunteer […]
Since Africans arrived in the Americas, they brought their creativity and brilliance with them, creating music that captures the essence of Black resistance. Black music, spanning genres like spirituals, blues, jazz, rock & roll, and gospel, has been the soundtrack of personal experiences and freedom movements that have shaped America. In the 1960s, Black music […]
Naomi Campbell, one of fashion’s most iconic models, is the focus of a new exhibition at London’s V&A museum. “Naomi: In Fashion,” opening on Saturday, showcases key looks from her 40-year career, highlighting her influence and activism. The exhibition, curated by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful, includes glamorous outfits, towering heels, fashion photos, and […]
The fifth annual Black Culture Festival is set to take place next month at Parcel 5 in Rochester, celebrating Black culture and achievements within the community. The festival, scheduled for July 27 and 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., will feature a variety of local vendors, showcasing Black-owned businesses and offering culturally significant dishes. […]
The Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night Willie Mays had died earlier in the afternoon in the Bay Area. One of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, Mays began his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1948, was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer. He was voted into the […]
In celebration of Black Music Month, Max and Spotify are hosting “Shaped by Sound,” an immersive one-day music experience on June 22 at New York City’s Hall des Lumières. The event will feature themed rooms, curated DJ sets, and a performance by rising rapper Cash Cobain. The experience includes: A mirrored room with 360-projection mapping […]
In 2020, Clare Brown created the TikTok character Carèn to humorously flip racial dynamics, quickly gaining nearly half a million followers. Carèn treats “European Americans” with the same passive racism Black people often face, offering sharp commentary on race relations. Brown’s new audiobook, New Nigeria County, expands Carèn’s world into a fictional Black utopia. In […]
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations: Thursday, June 13: Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of […]
A shift in the dating world is taking place. With diminished interest in dating apps and a recent boom in speed dating events. Young people are increasingly seeking out in-person events to meet partners, per a June report from event management platform Eventbrite. “This ongoing trend speaks to a broader societal shift where people are […]
The Redline Hotel, founded by Kamau Coleman and Michael Clinton, is a new boutique hotel in Venice Beach that honors the area’s rich history and showcases Black entrepreneurial success. Venice Beach is iconic in American pop culture, often portrayed with white bikini-clad girls and buff dudes, but it has a significant history of Black contributions […]