Posts Tagged ‘Black Arts and Culture’
‘So Impactful’: Michigan Woman Opens Bookstore Celebrating Black Authors
By Angelina Velasquez, Atlanta Black Star A Michigan bookstore is giving Black authors the spotlight they have long deserved but often struggled to find. Socialight Society bookstore is a microshop, a store located inside another store, in this case Soul Nutrition, where book curator Nyshell Lawrence has made it a priority to give Black authors, especially those…
Read MoreCandyman Is the First No. 1 Film Directed by a Black Woman
Almost 30 years after the original film traumatized a generation in 1992, its reboot, directed by Little Woods’ Nia DaCosta, grossed $22,370,00 in its initial domestic weekend, making DaCosta the first Black woman to helm a No. 1, according to IndieWire.
Read MoreIn Compton, a School That Paved the Way for Generations of Black Artists
A school in Compton allowed for generations of Black artists to express themselves despite setbacks.
Read More‘Black Art: In the Absence of Light’ Reveals a History of Neglect and Triumph
An HBO documentary shows several art pieces created by African Americans that never received proper praise.
Read MoreBlack Art and Poetry Elevate a Tribute to Civil Rights Leaders
With the unprecedented times of CoVid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement, black artists are honoring civil rights leaders while celebrating African-American contribution to art and culture.
Read MoreJoe McCarthy wanted history to forget the inimitable Hazel Scott—and almost succeeded
Joe McCarthy blacklisted Hazel Scott and branded her a “communist.” He did his best to erase her from musical history. He failed.
Read MoreDane County announces $810,000 funding for Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Rev. Dr. Alex Gee of Madison, WI, announced an $810,000 line in the 2121 county budget to help organizers acquire land for the Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
Madison’s Black community needs a central place to gather, network with fellow Black professionals, and celebrate culture. The Center will foster a sense of community; celebrate and teach Black Culture; pay tribute to Black history; nurture and develop Black business and community leaders; attract, connect and retain Black talent; and provide space for conversation, connection, and growth.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – Black Lives Matter brings new vitality to LA neighborhood
The police killing of George Floyd and the surge of activism around Black Lives Matter has suddenly made this LA shopping district once again a destination for discussion, gatherings and commerce.
Read MoreSome Exhibits to Come – I Am Somebody! The Freedom Struggle
A sample list of exhibits planned for this gallery.
Read More16 Black Chefs Changing Food in America
Despite continued underrepresentation, Black chefs are having a long overdue moment of increased recognition for their culinary work. This article examines 16 chefs who are drawing from their past to create a new and delicious future.
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