🎉 Honoring Alvin Ailey Jr. on His Birthday – January 5
Today, we celebrate the birthday and extraordinary legacy of Alvin Ailey Jr. – a trailblazer who revolutionized modern dance and illuminated the African-American experience through... Read More
African-American history
Grady Tate: The Rhythm Driving Jazz, Soul, and Beyond
The name Grady Tate may not dominate the conversation when jazz fusion is discussed, but his fingerprints are all over the genre’s defining moments. A... Read More
🎉 Honoring Dr. John Henrik Clarke on His Birthday – January 1st
Today, we celebrate the birthday of the legendary Dr. John Henrik Clarke — a scholar, teacher, and one of the most influential voices in African... Read More
Harmony and Hope: Nights of Aspirations and Inspiration
Aspirations and inspiration were in joyful abundance during the A Night of Inspiration concert held December 14 at Carnegie Hall. The star-studded event–produced by acclaimed... Read More
African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith
Discover the profound spiritual connections that weave through African and African-American religious traditions with our puzzle, “African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith.” This engaging... Read More
Honoring Black Legacy: Park Avenue Armory and The Met’s Cultural Showcases
Two of New York City’s premier institutions, Park Avenue Armory and The Metropolitan Museum of Art are honoring the Black legacy through a series of... Read More
Yolande “Nikki” Giovanni Jr. was a fierce poet and activist
Yolande “Nikki” Giovanni Jr. was a prominent poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Born on June 7, 1943, Giovanni made significant contributions throughout her career... Read More
Nefertiti in Balenciaga: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker | 11/1978
To tell the story of Josephine Baker within the space limits of one magazine page is but to skim the surface of one of the... Read More