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From Festivals To Art Shows, Check Out These Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is observed annually on June 19. Also known as "Freedom Day," Juneteenth is regarded as one of the oldest continuing...
Grindfest Returns, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship, Culture And Music In Asheville
Black Wall Street AVL, a Black business incubator, is preparing to host GRINDfest on Saturday, June 13. "It really hits home for me coming from a family that had business owners," said Curbside...
How Three Black Entrepreneurs Built Houston’s Most Talked-About Weeknight Experience
It's 4 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and Fancy's is already alive. The staff moves through the intimate dining room with the focused energy of people who know what's coming. Candles get...
American Black Film Festival Co-Founder Talks Festival’s 30th Anniversary
The American Black Film Festival will again be held in Miami Beach for its 30th anniversary. Ahead of the festival, I spoke with co-founder Jeff Friday about its resilience, especially at a time...
Meagan Good, Patti Labelle And Tyler Perry Honored At Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards Celebrating Black Excellence
The sixth annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, business and culture, with Meagan Good, Patti LaBelle and Tyler Perry among those...
Spelman Names Renowned Roboticist And Educator New President
Spelman College has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayanna Howard as the institution’s 12th president, ushering in a new chapter for the nation’s top-ranked historically Black college and...
