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Celebrating Black music month: From Billie to Gabby, Go-Go to Gospel
Black Music Month is a celebration of the Baltimore-Washington corridor's rich musical tapestry, from jazz legends Billie Holiday and Duke…
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California Museum Exhibit Reminds How Black Panthers Planted Seeds For Change
Former Black Panther Party members gathered at the California Museum to reflect on the organization's legacy and lasting impacts, and…
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Iconic Birmingham Broadcaster Shelley Stewart Joining Legends in the Radio Hall of Fame
By Joseph D. Bryant | jbryant@al.com A long-time Alabama personality and businessman is joining an elite group whose ranks include…
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‘Trailblazer:’ Carol Moseley Braun reflects on legacy, loss and leadership during Enoch Pratt event
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun reflected on her historic career, personal struggles, and lasting legacy during a June 30…
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“Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit
New California Museum exhibit ‘Revolutionary Grain’ preserves radical activism through photography
By Ozola Cody | Solving Sacramento Susanna Lamaina’s “Revolutionary Grain” photography exhibit opened at the California Museum on Saturday, June…
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Baltimore’s A Taste of Summer offers community and culinary adventure
Baltimore’s “A Taste of Summer” Long Table Dinner Series, founded by Nailah Queen and James Dickey, uses food, fashion and…
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AFRAM 2025 offers star studded line up and fun for the whole family
The AFRAM Festival, a celebration of African-American culture, returned to Baltimore on June 21-22, featuring international artists such as Amerie,…
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‘Bama Joins the Juneteenth Party, Thanks to — Republicans???
By Jennifer Porter Gore | Word In Black Overview: Seventy years after the Montgomery Bus Boycott became a flashpoint of the…
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Pharrell Williams brings India and Beyoncé to Louis Vuitton’s Pompidou runway
By Thomas Adamson | The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The birds scattered in every direction as the first drumbeat thundered…
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Carnegie Honors 20 ‘Great Immigrants,’ Including Composer Tania León, for 20th Anniversary
Tania León, the noted composer and conductor who also cofounded Dance Theatre of Harlem, never planned on emigrating to the…
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Charm City glows with Pride
Baltimore celebrated 50 years of LGBTQIA+ Pride with its 2025 “50 Shades of Pride” festival, featuring a week of vibrant…
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Beyoncé Donates $100,000 to Legendary HBCU Marching Band
HBCU Buzz Beyoncé just did it for the culture—again. The global icon’s philanthropic arm, BeyGOOD Foundation, has donated $100,000 to…
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