Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has come up with a backup plan to save the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture from being defunded by President Donald Trump’s executive order.
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Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Respecting Style, Beauty of Black Women
Black women’s influence on fashion and beauty is undeniable, yet their styles and culture are often appropriated and not appreciated, leading to the erasure of their contributions and the perpetuation of systemic discrimination.
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Breaking Boundaries: IRAS’ Future of Indie Showcase Creates Space for First-Time SXSW Performers
The Future of Indie Showcase at Sahara Lounge, produced by the Independent Recording Arts Society and powered by Linktree, provided a platform for first-time South by Southwest performers to showcase their unique sound and form real connections in the industry.
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Artificial Intelligence, Hip-Hop and Education
The D.O.C. has big plans for young people and digital equity in Dallas, including the non-profit platform, DOC Cares, and the Dreams Experience Academy, which provides practical skills and pathways into high-growth creative and STEM-based industries.
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Stolen Valor: Erasing Black Stories From Arlington National Cemetery
Black service members are being dishonored in death at Arlington National Cemetery, where their stories are being erased from the website, and their contributions are being ignored by President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government and military.
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Pretty Fire by Charlayne Woodard at Soul Rep Theatre
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with the regional premiere of Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical play, Pretty Fire, which explores her childhood during the Civil Rights Era and will be directed by Soul Rep Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director Tonya Holloway.
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The Braid Debate: The Rising Costs of Hair Braiding
Braids are a cultural tradition and practical hair care solution for Black women, but the rising cost of braiding services has made them less affordable and driven many to learn how to braid their own hair.
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First Black Librarian of Congress must have term renewed by the 47th president
Dr. Carla Hayden, the first Black Librarian of Congress, faces the possibility of not having her term renewed in 2026 due to the Trump administration’s attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
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Black Magic at Undermain
Undermain Theatre’s production of Jarret King’s play Box is a compelling tale of a black abolitionist turned magician torn between love and fear, based on the life of Henry Box Brown, a slave who shipped himself to freedom in a box.
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Eric Bellinger Talks Music, Legacy, and His ‘Now You See It’ Era
Eric Bellinger is a Grammy-winning artist and songwriter who has penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and Justin Bieber, and is now blending R&B and Afrobeats in his latest album, It Will All Make Sense Later.