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“Saturday Night Live” marked its 50th anniversary with a star-studded homecoming special on February 16, 2025, bringing together legendary cast members, musical performances, and unforgettable comedy moments. Some of the night’s most iconic moments highlighted the impact of Black comedians on SNL’s history. Cultural Highlights from ‘SNL50’ At 88 years old, original SNL cast member […]
Award-winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus in an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Erivo announced the news on Instagram, expressing her excitement for the role. The production, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, will run from August 1 […]
Students in the Greece Central School District honored Black History Month with a “Celebration of Black Excellence” event at the Greece Performing Arts Center. The special double-matinee performance showcased students singing, dancing, and speaking on stage. Adding to the excitement, Alan Mingo Jr., the lead actor from the Broadway musical “The Wiz,” joined the students, […]
Today Cookie was cooking in DJ Eases’s DJ classes. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a DJ, DJ Ease is your guy! He is offering four 1 hour sessions 1 on 1. It costs $500 ($250 deposit). You can attend these sessions online or in person. For more information, you can […]
The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester hosted its 24th annual Black History Month celebration on Sunday, bringing the community together for an afternoon filled with music, dance, art, and cultural appreciation. The event featured a diverse lineup of live performances, including African dance and drumming, step teams, spoken word, contemporary dance, poetry, and a […]
Jane Bolin, born in 1908 in Poughkeepsie, New York, overcame significant barriers as a Black woman in her pursuit of a legal career. The daughter of Gaius Bolin, the first Black graduate of Williams College, she faced a lonely college experience at Wellesley, where she was one of only two Black students. Despite discouragement from […]
The 2025 Met Gala will celebrate Black style in menswear with its theme, “Tailored for You.” This marks the first time in over 20 years that the event’s accompanying exhibit will focus exclusively on menswear. The exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, will explore Black dandyism from the 18th century to today, highlighting fashion’s role in […]
WNBA star Angel Reese showed the gratitude she has for her mother with a surprise birthday gift. During her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast, Reese gave her mother, Angel Webb Reese, a cake and then quickly followed that with a big present. Reese’s mother nearly dropped her birthday cake upon hearing the news. She then broke down as […]
The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is set to have its first-ever permanent exhibit at the West Herr Performing Arts Center, thanks to a partnership with the Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL). The exhibit, slated to open next year, will feature photos, videos, and music celebrating the region’s musical legacy. This collaboration marks a milestone […]
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has sharply criticized the recent misuse of the group’s 1990 track “Burn Hollywood Burn” amid the devastating wildfires that have been ravaging Los Angeles. Chuck D took to Instagram to express his frustration over how some are using “Burn Hollywood Burn” in relation to the disaster. As the fires continue to wreak […]
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