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Philadelphia Has Been Home To Matriarchs Of Black Ballet — A Mural Will Honor That History
Karen Warrington used to be a lead dancer and choreographer with the Arthur Hall Afro-American Dance Ensemble, right from the company’s founding in 1967. The North Philly native grew up in the 1950s...
As Funding Tightens For Black Businesses, USBC Launches New Accelerator Program
At a moment when many Black entrepreneurs are questioning where sustainable support will come from next, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. is betting on growth. The organization recently announced the...
Famous Amos Continues The Legacy Of Founder Wally Amos With Initiative To Fund Black Entrepreneurs
Baby Boomer retirements are creating a massive wealth-transfer moment — and an unexpected opportunity for Black entrepreneurship. Known as the “Silver Tsunami,” the phenomenon refers to the growing...
Mississippi Museum Of Art to Present ‘Photography And The Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985’
Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA/the Museum) will present Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985, a landmark exhibition exploring the work of American and Afro-Atlantic diaspora...
Coppin State University Ball Hosts ‘Powerful’ Night Of Black Excellence
Coppin State University (CSU) hosted its annual ball, “An Ode to Black Excellence,” on May 2 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, celebrating 126 years of nurturing potential and transforming...
What To Know About The Voting Rights Act After Historic Supreme Court Decision
In a 6-3 decision Wednesday, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district, ruling it an unconstitutional gerrymander. The ruling has significant...
