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Dance Theatre of Harlem: Misty Copeland Delivers in “Firebird” Costume at the Oscars

 Sunday night, barrier-breaking ballerina Misty Copeland emerged from retirement to captivate both the live audience and millions watching worldwide at the Academy Awards. Appearing alongside Sinners star Miles Caton, Copeland delivered a striking performance during a special presentation of “I Lied to You,” the Oscar-nominated song from the film. For the performance, Copeland wore the iconic Firebird costume originally designed in […]

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UNCF & HBCU GO Launch Landmark Partnership Elevating HBCU Voices Nationwide

Los Angeles, CA – March 10, 2026 – In a powerful alignment of media, mission, and movement, the Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) sports and culture, HBCU GO, and UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective education organization for underrepresented students, are pleased to announce a groundbreaking strategic partnership designed to elevate the

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The nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Luther Vandross, Lauren Hill, Mariah Carey, New Edition

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just dropped its Class of 2026 nominations, and ya’ll… the culture is not just in the building — it is the building. We’re talking grown-folk anthems. Block-party royalty. Silk shirts. Gold plaques. Speakers knocking in ‘94 energy. On the ballot this year: Now let’s be clear. To qualify, artists had to drop

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Women of Color Unite Host Private Screening of ‘Cross’ Season 2 at Jamul Casino

It was an incredible night—full of energy, celebration, and powerful storytelling! Over the weekend, the creators of Women of Color Unite, in partnership with Jamul Casino and Blue Monday Productions, hosted an exclusive Amazon Prime “Cross” Season 2 Watch Party—and it did not disappoint. Guests were treated to complimentary drinks and delicious bites, along with sleek black gift

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ArtPower at UC San Diego: Expands Season with Grammy Winner, Meshell Ndegeocello, Nominated War & Treaty, Black Violin & More

SAN DIEGO – ArtPower at UC San Diego is adding six new events to its 22nd season, bringing Grammy-winning artists, fan favorites, and powerful cultural voices to local stages through May 30. Newly announced performances include Grammy-nominated country-soul duo The War And Treaty (April 2) and Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson (April 22). The expanded lineup also highlights celebrated Black artists

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2026 Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ Shattered Records with 16 Nominations

The 2026 Oscar nominations are officially in, and this year’s list powerfully highlights Black excellence across film. Black actors and creatives earned standout recognition, led by Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending horror film, which shattered records with an impressive 16 nominations. The film landed nominations in every major category, including Best Picture, Best Director (Coogler), Best Actor

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Broadway San Diego: Hilarious New Musical &Juliet, Proves There’s Life After Romeo

 Broadway San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce that tickets for & Juliet are on sale for a limited one-week engagement, running Tuesday, October 14 through Sunday, October 19.  Group orders for 10 or more can be made by emailing Groups@BroadwaySD.com.  Featuring songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book

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GRAMMY-nominated drummer Nate Smith talks collaboration, improvisation, and his love for Coltrane

When I caught up with GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and producer Nate Smith, he was in Richmond, Virginia, savoring what he calls his favorite season. “The East Coast transition from summer to fall is beautiful,” he said warmly, setting the tone for our conversation. Known for his visceral drumming style and collaborations with artists ranging from

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