Renowned Photographer Kwame Brathwaite Who Popularized ‘Black Is Beautiful’ Dies At 85
On Sunday, Brathwaite's son, Kwame Brathwaite, Jr., announced his death on Instagram through a touching tribute to his late father....
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Amanda Gorman Sends Us Into 2022 With Words of Empowerment
Amanda Gorman, so brilliantly snatched our souls with this inspiring ode to 2022....
Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Launches $250,000 Arts Fund for Organizations Focused on Women, Minorities
Ava DuVernay's nonprofit, ARRAY Alliance, to provide grants for creatives who are telling stories of underrepresented communities, specifically those impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic....
New Orleans Arts Organizations Establish an Emergency Relief Fund to Support Artists Impacted By COVID-19
Local arts organizations in New Orleans are coming together to support local creators impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak....
15 Black Actresses Who Made History
A list of black actresses who made history starting from the 20th century to the present. Thse women graced TV, stage, and screen....
New Reality Show Mines Family Albums for Black History
In need of a black history lesson? You might start by watching the PBS debut of 'Family Pictures USA' on PBS Aug. 12th and 13th....
Janelle Monae Marries Art, Food, and Tech to Imagine ‘A Beautiful Future’
In partnership with Belvedere Vodka, Janelle Monae hosted 'A Beautiful Future' dinner—a sensory bouquet immersing guests in music, art, dance, and tech....
Sold! Ebony Magazine’s Iconic Photo Archive Sells for $30 Million
A group of foundations led by the J. Paul Getty Trust will collectively purchase the Ebony photo archive for $30 million, reports The Chicago Tribune. ...
AfroFuture Fest Organizers Change Decision to Charge White People More for Tickets
The AfroFuture Fest came under scrutiny when its organizers announced that it would charge non-POC more for tickets. It has since changed its stance....
Why I May Never See ‘When They See Us’
The people who most need to watch When They See Us (in addition to young people) are those who are in deepest denial of the...