Cultural Wrap-Up May 23, 2025 | Patti LaBelle …
🌟 Birthday Spotlights On May 24, 2025, Patti LaBelle, the Godmother of Soul, celebrated her 81st birthday. Following last year’s grand 80th birthday bash at The Glasshouse in NYC—attended... Read More
Film
February 6: Lorraine Hansberry
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A Daily Journey Through Black History Month A Dream Deferred Finds Its Voice Story In 1959, Lorraine Hansberry became the first Black woman to have... Read More
ROUTES’ ROOTS — Oscar Micheaux, Filmaker | 1980-1-18
Black themes on the wide screen had their origins long before Hollywood producers discovered their market value. In fact, black film producers were around when... Read More
George C. Wolfe: Shaping American Theater with Unapologetic Truth
George C. Wolfe stands as a creative forcestands as a creative force — one who has shaped the narrative of Black identity and redefined how... Read More
In Memoriam: James Earl Jones
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In Memoriam: James Earl Jones We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones, whose powerful voice and commanding... Read More
Camille Billops: Sculptor, Filmmaker, Printmaker, Educator
Camille Billops was a multifaceted African-American artist whose contributions to sculpture, filmmaking, archiving, printmaking and education have left an endurable mark on contemporary art and... Read More
The Katherine Dunham Dance Consequences
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Katherine Dunham was African-American dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of dance in the 20th century. Born on June 22... Read More
Shantrelle P. Lewis sheds light on underrepresented artists
Shantrelle P. Lewis is a highly accomplished scholar, critic and filmmaker who has made significant contributions to the field of curatorial studies. Born on June... Read More