Aug 10, 2026 | Events, Film
It’s time to celebrate once again with the justly renowned Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), now in its 24th year of presenting important works of independent and established Black filmmakers. And quite a celebration it will be, with...
Jul 27, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Events, History
“Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985” opens July 25 at the Mississippi Museum of Art featuring more than 100 artists exemplifying how photography became a powerful tool in the Black Arts Movement and showing visual arts that captured...
Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Events, Leadership, Technology
Black Tech Week, presented by JobsOhio, today announced Damola Adamolekun, Chief Executive Officer of Red Lobster, as the Keynote for its 2026 conference, taking place July 14–16 in Cincinnati. One of the youngest CEOs leading an iconic American brand,...
Jul 13, 2026 | Events, HBCU, Leadership
UNCF is proud to announce the return of UNITE 2026, the nation’s most influential annual gathering of HBCU leaders, advocates, funders and thought leaders committed to advancing excellence, sustainability and transformation in higher education. Convening July...
Jul 13, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Events
This past weekend, the Colorado Black Arts Festival celebrated its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of showcasing Black art, music and culture while serving as a cultural anchor for the community. “This year feels even more special because of all of those...
Jun 19, 2026 | Events, History, Leadership
As people gather across the U.S. to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will open its doors to the public for the first time. Located on a sprawling campus on Chicago’s South Side, the center for the nation’s...
