HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black music has historically served as a vital tool for survival and cultural preservation for Black Americans, long before they achieved political power...
HOUSTON DEFENDER — Black music has historically served as a vital tool for survival and cultural preservation for Black Americans, long before they achieved political power...
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE — “Juneteenth is about celebrating how far we’ve come while creating opportunities for the future,” said Chanel Domonique, Founder of the Hart of Detroit...
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN — Juneteenth celebrations across St. Louis and the Metro East will offer a variety of opportunities to commemorate the holiday through history, music,...
THE CAROLINIAN — Operating at the intersection of the arts and mental health, Darkness RISING uses music, storytelling, wellness programming, and community engagement to inspire healing...
LA DATA NEWS WEEKLY — The 2026 UMT Summer Camp runs from June 1st through July 10th and is open to young people ages 8 to...
JACKSONVILLE FREE PRESS — Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Bryson launched his recording career in the 1970s and went on to release more than 20 albums....
“I have mixed feelings about being honored because I feel like people serve best in accomplishing things when there’s no attention on them," said Virgil Roberts....
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — “At this time, the family requests privacy as they navigate this deeply personal moment together. The thoughts, prayers and love of friends...
WAVE PUBLICATIONS — The bowler-wearing guitarist, who at one time actually played the saxophone, described his music as “a little bit of this and a little...
NY CARIB NEWS — Celebrating his 80th birthday, Tommy Cowan reflects on his monumental journey, shaping reggae from ska to global impact, managing iconic artists, and...
MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN RECORDER — Rob Base, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and the voice behind the genre-crossing 1988...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Witness the premiere of 'Like Ah Boss: Journey of a Soca King,' an intimate documentary on Machel Montano's four-decade-long career, launching...
LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — The album is paired with a film that stars Snoop Dogg, Hitta J3, G Perico, and Ray Vaughn, and one of the...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Vision Gala raised over $1.3 million to support ballet access and diverse talent, honoring choreographer Fatima...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Tamara McCaw, whose career spans arts administration, philanthropy, and international cultural development, becomes one of the few Caribbean-born leaders to helm...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — At the center of it all is Nights in the Valley, a Black-led line dancing group founded by Sumarah Lewis, 26, and Quincy...
NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — Panist and composer, Cyrus Chestnut, returns to the Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway) from January 22–25, celebrating his birthday with his outstanding...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — D.C. is right to resist Trump’s meddling in its cultural institutions, because when national politics destabilize local arts organizations, the damage does not...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Stanfield becomes the second new male ambassador named this month, following French actor Paul Kircher, as Jonathan Anderson continues to shape the public...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Across platforms, Black pop culture in 2025 resisted dilution. Virality lost its grip. Ownership replaced access. Community replaced clicks. The work did not...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The year closed with Black America taking inventory not only of who died, but of what each life carried into the culture and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Beatles conquered an era and a hemisphere. Elvis owned America. Jackson belonged to the planet. His face, his glove, his lean-forward stance...
NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — The spirit of Thanksgiving was felt across the city as people came together to celebrate the holiday with food and camaraderie. Throughout...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — “Jimmy Cliff has taken his final bow, but his voice will continue to echo in dancehalls, churches, and quiet moments of...
