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Temple University will debut a new course titled “Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City,” delving into the rapper’s career and cultural impact. The course, taught by Professor Timothy Welbeck, will explore Lamar’s work through an Africalogical lens, focusing on Black identity, systemic inequality, and Compton’s urban history. Welbeck, also a hip-hop artist and […]
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, was a night of legacy, talent, and cultural celebration. Kendrick Lamar emerged as the biggest winner, taking home four awards including Album of the Year for GNX, Best Male Hip Hop Artist, and Video of the Year for “Not Like Us.” SZA claimed Best Female R&B/Pop Artist […]
Reggae legend Buju Banton returned to Los Angeles after two decades, electrifying the BET Experience 2025 with a performance that celebrated his legacy and reaffirmed his rebel spirit. The Grammy-winning artist opened with hits like “Wanna Be Loved” and “Bonafide Love,” backed by a live band. The concert also turned introspective when Banton performed “Untold […]
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 […]
This year’s Met Gala and the Met’s Costume Institute spring exhibit spotlight Black dandyism with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit explores Black men’s fashion from the 18th century through the Harlem Renaissance to today, celebrating icons like André Leon Talley and Dapper Dan. Once a symbol of colonial subjugation, dandyism evolved into a tool […]
Juliana Pache, inspired by a lack of representation in traditional crossword puzzles, created blackcrossword.com in January 2023 to offer puzzles that highlight Black history and culture. Pache, who had never made a crossword before, decided to fill the gap she noticed in the crossword community by creating daily mini-puzzles featuring clues and answers related to […]
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. […]
Dominique Fishback, an Emmy and BAFTA nominee known for her remarkable roles in film and television, is set to be honored with the inaugural Culture Certified award by The Creative Collective during their first-ever Creative Class celebration. This award aims to recognize Black talents, both established and emerging, who have made significant contributions to shaping […]
The new ABC show called “Soul of a Nation” is a 6 part series that is dedicated to depicting Black life in America. The show will premiere on March 2nd at 10pm (Tuesdays @ 10) and will feature guest hosts like Sterling K. Brown, Jemele Hill and Marsai Martin. Co-executive producer Eric Johnson gave a […]
Written by DJ Sight Female rap artist and actress Queen Latifah was 1 of 6 people honored at Harvard University for her contribution to black history and black culture. She received the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal. Du Bois was the 1st black student to earn a doctorate from Harvard University in 1895. CONGRATULATIONS to Queen Latifah. […]
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