Culture
Page: 5
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The 69-year-old Chicago-born missionary, known for his years of ministry in Peru and his recent leadership of the Vatican’s bishop-appointment office, is the first American ever chosen as pontiff in the […]
The A24 and Apple-backed crime thriller “Highest 2 Lowest” starring Denzel Washington, movie will be released in theaters August 22nd. Starting Sept. 5th the movie will stream on Apple TV+. Written by William Alan Fox, “Highest 2 Lowest” is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low,” which follows a businessman deciding whether or not to […]
Michelle Obama doesn’t believe in coddling kids. During an episode of her and her brother’s “IMO” podcast, which featured guests Damon and Marlon Wayans, the former First Lady spoke about her experience raising her kids. Obama said that even though she was strict with her daughters, she felt it was important for them to make their […]
Ahead of the 2025 Met Gala themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a curated reading list highlights the cultural and historical influence of Black dandyism. Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by Monica L. Miller Explores how Black men use fashion as resistance, identity, and political expression, bridging history and […]
RIT’s downtown gallery, City Art Space, is moving from Sibley Square to the vibrant Neighborhood of Play, near The Strong Museum of Play. For 25 years, the gallery has showcased student work and fostered community engagement. Gallery director John Aasp says the new location will expand programming and reach, thanks to higher foot traffic from […]
This week’s highlights in Black excellence include civil rights attorney Fred Gray being honored with a statue in Montgomery, Alabama. In Memphis, rapper GloRilla announced her first hometown concert, the “Glo Bash,” for July. Former NBA player Nate Robinson celebrated a lifesaving kidney donation from a fan who saw a PSA at a football game. […]
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon […]
Chef Kwame Onwuachi is curating the 2025 Met Gala menu with a soulful, diasporic flair in celebration of this year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Known for blending fine dining with cultural heritage, Onwuachi is crafting a menu rooted in memory and flavor from across the Black diaspora. Inspired by Harlem, the Caribbean, and Southern […]
Trailblazing Southern rap duo OutKast is heading to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class. When much of hip-hop’s attention in the mid-1990s was focused on the west coast vs. east coast rivalry, OutKast turned heads in a completely new direction: towards the South. The groundbreaking duo made up of […]
The City of Rochester plans to honor Minister Franklin D Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park which will be part of Baden Park in northeast Rochester. About two dozen people met Thursday for the first of six public meetings and with markers, pens, and paper in hand, they went to work shaping the future of the […]
WDKX Holiday Stream