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Despite DOGE cuts and Trump executive orders, Philadelphia’s art organizations continue to center the stories of Black Americans
"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...
How Black artists are reclaiming the American flag
Specifically, one listener wanted to know, in the wake of the red-white-and-blue spectacle of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and ...
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"Want our African-American youth to be seen": When The Chi stars originally from Chicago talked about portraying the city's South Side stories
When The Chi first premiered on Showtime, it not only invited us into the richness of South Side Chicago life but also into ...
3 beaches where Black Americans found and fought for freedom in a racist world
Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...
Why Black unemployment just rose to its highest level since January 2022
Unemployment among Black Americans last month reached its highest level in more than three years, in stark contrast to the broader labor market’s stunning resilience.
2025 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival Opening Lineup Announced
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAF) has announced the opening lineup for its 23rd annual celebration ...
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‘Sinners’ Releases in Black American Sign Language. Here’s What That Means
The deaf community was plagued by racial segregation, so Black Americans decided to create their own rendition of the ...
On This Day, July 5: Larry Doby becomes 1st Black player in MLB's American League
In 1947, Larry Doby became the first Black player in Major League Baseball's American League, joining the Cleveland Indians ...