Culture

6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to...

News Anchor Removes Wig, Reveals Locs on Live TV to Celebrate Juneteenth

NATIONWIDE — Akilah Davis, a local TV news anchor at WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina, made a powerful statement on Juneteenth by embracing her natural...

Denton Black Film Festival Announces Ticket Sales, Featured Films and Special Programming

2023 festival to feature about 98 films, art exhibits, a technology expo, live music, spoken word poetry slam, a hackathon, and master classes and...

American Black Film Festival Honors Returns in 2023 to Celebrate Excellence in Hollywood

Gala Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Artists, Movie of the Year, and Documentary of the Year Hosted, by Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Writer, Comedian, and Actor Deon...

Will Smith and ‘Emancipation’ Director Defend Releasing the Slave Film Now

Antoine Fuqua’s film is facing backlash for being released so soon after Smith’s Oscars slap and for being another brutal Hollywood slavery drama. One of...

Afia the Brave Swimmer by Crystal Boatang The sequel to the bestselling title, Afia the Ashanti Princess is Now in Stores

Looking for an engaging book to teach children about being brave, and selfless, and the importance of extracurricular activities? This is it! Afia the...

Atlanta Based Music Mogul Creates FIMM Academy, A Career Coaching Service For Music Entrepreneurs

Atlanta, GA – based music Executive announces the launch of his music business, career coaching services. This offering allows clients to overcome roadblocks that...

SALSA SAL PA’ FUERA Latino Cultural Annual Events returns to Riverfront Park

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – Sunday, July 24th. 2022 from 4 pm-9 pm Salsa Sal Pa' Fuera Cultural Annual Events recognizes that Springfield’s’ rich Diversity includes 52% of the...