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Jerin Beasley Partners With NFL For Exclusive ‘Origins’ Collection, Highlighting The Art And Culture Of New Orleans
New Orleans has come to be known for its food, music, history, and unmistakable culture. It is also hosting Super Bowl LIX, the most popular…
How The Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise Became A Spiritual Experience
For the ninth year in a row, lovers of Reggae, Caribbean culture and fans of “One Love” gathered at the port of Miami for the…
Black Artistry Dominates The 67th GRAMMYs In An Evening Of Groundbreaking Wins
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards was a night filled with history-making victories, powerful performances, and heartfelt tributes, all set against the backdrop of Los Angeles,…
EXCLUSIVE: The Creative Collective NYC Announces Its 2025 Creative Class
The Creative Collective NYC is proud to unveil the 2025 Creative Class, a prestigious list honoring 63 Black culture-shifters who are redefining industries, uplifting communities,…
25 Unseen Richard Hunt Lithographs Are Being Unveiled Just In Time For Black History Month
The Amon Carter Museum is displaying twenty-five unseen lithographs from sculptor Richard Hunt this month in an exhibition titled Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal. …
Revive Big Band’s Vinyl Release Honors Jazz And Hip-Hop’s Shared Legacy
From its inception in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jazz was considered the only true American art form. Its sound is a melting…
[EXCLUSIVE] ‘The Latest With Loren LoRosa’ To Premiere On The Black Effect Podcast Network
After making waves with her sharp commentary and inside scoops on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Loren LoRosa is stepping into her own spotlight. Known…
Artist Simone Leigh And Collector Pamela J. Joyner Honored At MoMa Black Arts Council Benefit
MoMa Black Arts Council Benefit celebrated the cultural contributions of Simone Leigh and Pamela J. Joyner this year. The annual event is a tentpole of…
Basil Kincaid Examines Identity With ‘Inward Cartography: Self of Selves’ Exhibition
One of life’s most difficult tasks is to look in the mirror—not just to see a reflection, but to confront the choices that shape who…
Tiffany Black On Directing, Working With SZA And Starring In ‘Not My Family: The Monique Smith Story’
Tiffany Black doesn’t wait for permission. Whether she’s starring in a provocative film, coaching one of the industry’s biggest stars, or writing the coming-of-age film…