July 3, 2023, has officially been deemed as National Crown Day! It’s a time when we celebrate the milestones regarding Black women having the freedom to wear their “crowns” as they please. In 2021, the EBONY Power 100 List returned…
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Photo Essay: NYC Pride Reminds Us That This Celebration Is Rooted In Resistance
The annual NYC Pride celebration is one that consistently raises the bar for similar commemorations worldwide. What many don’t know is that the event not only originated in New York City but also began as a riot in 1969. This…
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A Recap of CultureCon: Juneteenth, L.A. Edition
The hottest conference in the country, CultureCon, kicked off its 2023 tour in Los Angeles this past weekend. Thousands of creatives descended upon the City of Angels for the conference hosted by comedian Jay Pharoah. A who’s who of celebs were…
Read MoreGrandmaster Flash, Kid Capri and DJ Premier Set It Off at Park Jams: A Juneteenth Celebration of Hip-Hop
What better way to celebrate Juneteenth in hip-hop culture’s 50th anniversary year than with an old-fashioned park jam? Pioneering hip-hop DJs Kool Herc and GrandWizzard Theodore captivated crowds of teens and young adults in South Bronx schoolyards and recreation grounds…
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Black Wall Street Homecoming Celebrates Black Excellence During Juneteenth Weekend
Juneteenth weekend is here and it’s the best time to commemorate Black resilience, excellence and accomplishments. There is no better way to honor this holiday integral to African American heritage than at a hub of Black history. Starting June 15,…
Read MoreNetflix’s ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ Premieres at the American Black Film Festival in Miami
The American Black Film Festival kicked off its 27th-year last night in Miami Beach at the New World Center. During the opening night, attendees got the chance to take in a screening on Netflix’s upcoming film They Cloned Tyrone. Starring…
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BLACK ENTERPRISE Gears Up For Its Chief Diversity Officers Summit & Honors
The event will take place Wednesday, June 28 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the spectacular Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
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Photo Essay: New Orleans Sprinkles Black Joy With LGBTQ+ Pride in a Thrilling Celebration
Pride Month is a time when festivities celebrating and supporting people for who they are, as they are, are in full wing. Last weekend, New Orleans did it big with a massive celebration infusing NOLA traditions with Pride-certified flair. The…
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Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Gala Raises Nearly $2 Million for Artists
The Gordon Parks Foundation hosted its annual Awards Dinner and Auction at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and kicked off the evening by taking every attendee to church. Anthony Morgan’s Inspirational Choir of Harlem gave a lively performance…
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Beyoncé Stunned in Custom Looks for Opening Night of Renaissance World Tour
Yesterday, Beyoncé kicked off the highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour in Stockholm, Sweden and she did not disappoint, delivering vocals and looks. For the inaugural show, Queen Bey donned a series of custom looks. Amongst the eye-catching garbs was an…
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