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Augusta Savage: A Sculptor, Activist and Renaissance Woman
Augusta Savage was a prominent sculptor and activist of the Harlem Renaissance, known for her artistic talent and dedication to…
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Ed Dwight: Internationally Renowned Artist and Former Air Force Test Pilot
Ed Dwight is an artist and former U.S. Air Force test pilot who was America’s first African American astronaut candidate.…
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Financial Failure by Oakland Cannery’s Landlord Leads to Eviction of Longtime Residential Artists
Douglas Stewart has spent the last 15 years making his space at the Oakland Cannery into a home with artwork…
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Oakland High Varsity Basketball Team Wins State Championship
The Oakland High School varsity basketball team took the state championship on Friday, March 11 in Sacramento at Golden Arco…
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Oakland High Varsity Basketball Team Wins State Championship
The Oakland High School varsity basketball team took the state championship on Friday, March 11 in Sacramento at Golden Arco…
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Lil Nas X Apologizes to Trans Community After Sending Controversial Tweet
It looks like the “Old Town Road” has led Lil Nas X to apologizing to the trans community after sending a controversial…
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Hidden History Black Museum Opens in Los Angeles
Various actors and celebrities such as Vivica A. Fox, and hundreds of other people, were on hand to celebrate the…
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Houston Fashion Designer Chasity Sereal Puts Her “Growing Pains” on Display in Wearable Art Experience
ABOVE: Designer Chasity Sereal and Forward Times Contributing Writer Terrance Turner (Photos by Tye Visuals… The post Houston Fashion Designer…
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LINEAGE
Painted on a wall in a 35,000 square foot warehouse stands a mural of a Black woman with the phrase, “I… The post LINEAGE appeared first…
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More and more dynamic locals lead and cultivate a black culture in New York
Viviane Faver Many stars shine bright in the Big Apple, including an artist who creates beauty and sanctuary through knitting,…
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Robert Glasper to Kick Off Jazzy Sundays Concert Series with Live Performance at Emancipation Park
Are you looking for Sunday Funday plans that include incredible live music and family-friendly fun?… The post Robert Glasper to…
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Charlotte Woman Won the Lottery, Then Shot and Killed the Night Before Valentine’s Day By Ex-Boyfriend
Investigators in Charlotte, North Carolina, believe a weekend shooting is a murder-suicide after the shooter is identified as the victim’s…
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Pharrell Appointed Artistic/Creative Director of Louis Vuitton – Successor to Virgil Abloh
Pharrell Williams on the red carpet (Axelle-Bauer-Griffin-FilmMagic-Getty Images) *He’s an uber musician and entrepreneur and now Pharrell Williams will now also be…
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SZA Is Billboard’s 2023 Woman of the Year
After dominating 2022 with viral TikTok tracks, her first Grammy win and, of course, her… The post SZA Is Billboard’s…
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San Jose Spotlight: 15 of the Most Influential Black Leaders in Silicon Valley
Local Black leaders are working to change the odds and boost equality for the community. In celebration of Black History…
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Art made with self-love – from the streets of NYC to the galleries
Viviane Faver It is well known that New York City is home to a diverse and dynamic population, including young…
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Reading With a Rapper Challenges Low Literacy Rates in Texas with New Campaign in Partnership with MOCA
ABOVE: Reading With a Rapper team poses with elected officials and members of the Mayor’s… The post Reading With a…
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Beyoncé Makes Grammy History
Beyoncé made Grammy history on Sunday night, setting a record at the awards’ 65th annual… The post Beyoncé Makes Grammy…
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PRESS ROOM: Black Love Day, Feb. 13, 2023 Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 5 Tenets of Black Love serve as the 365 days of the year value system to…
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Conversation with guest Peter C. Brosius, Artist Director Children’s Theatre Company
Feb. 8, 2023 – Today, on The Conversation with Al McFarlane, host Al McFarlane will interview Peter C. Brosius, Director…
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Art and culture chat with Terry Austin and Douglas Ewart
Jan. 23, 2023 – Today, we are back to discuss art, culture and to share an amazing coming up in…
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Whitney Houston’s Estate to Launch ‘Whitney Houston Hotel’ During Grammy Week
ABOVE: Singer Whitney Houston accepts the Winner of International – Favorite Artist Award onstage at… The post Whitney Houston’s Estate…
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Aesthetics of Graffiti Art with Peyton Scott Russell
Jan. 30, 2023 – Today Al McFarlane is back with another art and culture episode with guests Minneapolis-based artist Peyton…
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Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Worthing Early College High Officials to Unveil ‘Stop Gun Violence Mural’
ABOVE: Mural was painted by Houston artist Bimbo Adenugba, who worked with Worthing Early College… The post Harris County Commissioner…
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Michael Jackson Biopic To Be Directed By Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua
ABOVE: Director Antoine Fuqua poses for a photo during the photo call for ‘The Equalizer… The post Michael Jackson Biopic…
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