Protest art in the time of pain and rage | Photo Story
With protests comes protests art. This story captures some of the visual art that creates the current movement against anti-Black violence and … Keep Reading
What’s your Juneteenth dinner? Chef Cassandra shares a meal from her family archives
Juneteenth was a concept brought to Georgia from Texans. Here’s a comprehensive dinner that speaks to the complexity of my region of … Keep Reading
4 Black-owned coffee and tea houses in NYC to support this Juneteenth and beyond
As NYC works to recover and slowly reopen from being the world’s hotspot for Covid-19, here are some coffee and tea shops … Keep Reading
Juneteenth celebrations in the ‘Year of COVID-19’
Celebrating Black life and American history in the holiday, Juneteenth, is needed more than ever, even in a pandemic. This year you … Keep Reading
Started by Charleston residents honoring Black Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day is an American holiday using African customs
Today’s celebration of Memorial Day, recognizes dead soldiers and in particular, those who were in combat when they served. Yet, Memorial Day … Keep Reading
Last night a deejay saved my life: D-Nice reinvigorates millions with legendary #ClubQuarantine live stream
Nine hours, eight hat changes and hundreds of records later, hip hop spin master, D-Nice lifted the spirits of millions quarantined or … Keep Reading
Stone’s Juke Joint Saturday Night Concert Series on Ark Republic
Jam out to a live concert sponsored by Stone’s Juke Joint as a special series on Ark Republic. … Keep Reading
25 Museums and tours featuring Black cultural contributions
So what, Black History is over. We know that exploring the impact and contributions of Blacks in the US goes beyond a … Keep Reading
The Art of Color: How my Grammy 2020 series helped my digital illustration process grow
Experience how the brilliant mind of William Pope, the art director of IBM and an artistry beast, transforms a concept into an … Keep Reading
New children’s book explores a world Africa has known of for millennia: the magical undersea realm of mermaids
Invoking African gods of the water, this diaspora author conjures up a sweet tale for the children in all of us. … Keep Reading