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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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