Alisa Banks explores her Louisiana Creole heritage, African diaspora in new Colorado Springs exhibit
Unerased," the Dallas, Texas-based artist explores her Louisiana Creole heritage and the African diaspora. About 50 to 55 ...
North Texas museum debuts Lion King exhibit, bridging African art and Broadway
The African American Museum of Dallas is showcasing a new exhibit "From Africa to the Broadway Stage: Disney’s The Lion King.
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At 20 years, Black Choreographers Festival spurs creativity, honors roots
When Kendra Kimbrough Barnes and Laura Elaine Ellis cofounded the Black Choreographers Festival: Here and Now, they wanted to ...
First African American to play 'Carmen' in Australia visits Cape Cod with diaspora music.
The first African American to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House is shifting away from her roots to ...
Symphony review: Masterworks 5 revitalizes our awareness of American history through spiritual melodies and the words of Martin Luther King Jr.
English Aristocrat Sir Philip Sidney wrote an essay titled “In Defense of Poesy.” In this text, he defends the value of ...
He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
The earliest known, full-length opera composed by a Black American, “Morgiane,” will premiere this week in Washington, DC, ...
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Black History Month events in metro Detroit for 2025
Black History Month kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2025, and events throughout metro Detroit are honoring the history, culture and legacy of African Americans.
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Council celebrates Black History Month with theme of ‘African Americans and labor’
In Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Lana Negrete proclaimed February once again as Black History Month with a theme this year of “African Americans and labor.” “Here in Santa Monica, we want to ...