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Janelle Monáe is set to be honored with the 2025 Vanguard Spotlight Award at the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) on February 6, 2025. The live event will take place at The Ebell of Los Angeles. The Vanguard Spotlight Award recognizes performing artists who push boundaries and inspire both audiences and industry professionals through […]
The Aztec Rebels, a family-oriented motorcycle club based in the Bronx, has grown into a thriving community since its founding in 2016 by brothers Andrés and Eddie Lucero. The club began with five members and now boasts over 20 full members and additional prospects from across New York City. Primarily Mexican, with a few Ecuadorian […]
Here’s a highlight of concerts happening in Rochester in 2025: January Disney on Ice: January 2-5 at Blue Cross Arena Montana of 300: January 5 at Montage Music Hall Six Feet Under: January 22 at Montage Music Hall Mikaela Davis & Southern Star: January 24 at Water Street Music Hall February Three Dog Night: February […]
Malcolm X College in Chicago is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration from December 26, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This free, week-long event celebrates African-American culture and the principles of Kwanzaa, offering a mix of cultural programming, live performances, and a marketplace featuring local artisans and vendors. Daily activities include a Drum Call, Libation ceremony, […]
The Broadway revival of Gypsy features Audra McDonald as Mama Rose, marking a significant reinterpretation of the iconic musical through race-conscious casting. Historically played by white actors, McDonald’s portrayal as a Black woman brings new depth to the character and her journey. The production, directed by George C. Wolfe, retains the original lines and lyrics […]
In 2024, Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, inspiring families like the Weiss-Pires in Oakland, California, to blend traditions into a festive celebration often called “Chrismukkah.” Eight-year-old Lillian Weiss-Pires enjoys both holidays, finding joy in Hanukkah gatherings and Christmas coziness. Her family merges customs, from baking gingerbread and rugelach to decorating with dreidels and Christmas trees. Chrismukkah’s […]
Denzel Washington reached a spiritual milestone on December 21, 2024, as he was baptized and received a minister’s license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, New York. The ceremony, live-streamed on Facebook, marked the culmination of a lifelong journey of faith for the acclaimed actor, who turns 70 this week. […]
In Florida, students are voluntarily attending Saturday classes to learn African American history lessons not comprehensively covered in public schools. Programs at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach and similar community efforts address topics like slavery, segregation, civil rights activism, and Florida’s Black history. These initiatives, often supported by Black churches and advocacy […]
Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photojournalist, turned his passion for photography and storytelling into the Dikan Center, Africa’s leading photobook library, located in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the wealth of African visual history he encountered while studying in New York City, Ninson sought to create a space in Ghana where people could access and celebrate their […]
NPR’s “Seeking Common Ground” project explored how Americans perceive and experience community in a divided nation. Through discussions with nearly 30 small groups across the country, facilitated by reporters from 10 NPR stations and supported by the nonprofit Cortico, the initiative sought to understand community dynamics beyond political labels. Participants emphasized the importance of close-knit […]
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