The Met Gala, fashion’s most exclusive night, returned in 2025 with a powerful blend of Black culture, history, and artistry. Officially a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, this year’s event […]
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DooWap at the Winspear: The Temptations’ Story Comes Alive in “Ain’t Too Proud”
The last man standing gets to tell the story. Otis Williams, founder of the Temptations and the sole surviving member of the group, wrote a memoir about the famed quintet’s […]
Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
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“Haus” of Art, Fashion — and Healing
Amanda Moore-Karim, a Black woman and fashion industry veteran, has created Luxy’s Haus, a website and e-store that merges fashion, photography, literature and the Black experience, including somatic healing and Tarot-like card readings.
‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll
Sculptor Chakaia Booker’s “Treading New Ground” exhibit at the National Gallery’s “In the Tower” series uses discarded tires to emphasize human activity’s environmental impact and reduce industrial waste.
Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
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Tamela and David Mann announce Live Breathe Fight Tour, Encouraging Others to “Keep Fighting Until We Get the Victory”
The Manns are set to kick off their Live Breathe Fight tour on May 15 in Fort Worth, Texas, with a lineup of gospel stars including Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett, Karen Sheard, and Kierra Sheard.
Hoodoo vs. Holy Ghost: The ‘Sinners’ Controversy
The horror-drama film “Sinners” has sparked debate over whether it is demonic or a deeper exploration of faith, race, and survival in the Jim Crow South, with some accusing it of promoting “anti-Christian propaganda” and others arguing it respectfully portrays African spiritual traditions like Hoodoo.
Wednesday Newsletter: April 30, 2025
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Monday Newsletter: April 28, 2025
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