Playwright Darren Canady: ‘Right On’ Reflects Art & Community

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Playwright and University of Kansas professor Darren Canady knows there’s an art to transforming communities. His semi-autobiographical dramatic writing centers on...

Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Special Place

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After nine years of strategic planning and construction, downtown Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) opened its doors to...

Prince Paul: Hip-Hop Legend’s Star is Still Rising

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Prince Paul is about two years shy of celebrating the 30th anniversary of his dynamic music career. As somebody that has...

Legendary Soul Singer Bobby Womack Dies

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Jason Newman of Rolling Stone is reporting that soul music legend Bobby Womack has died. Womack's death has been confirmed by representatives...

NBAF: Harlem Fine Arts Show Heads to Atlanta

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The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) is America’s flagship art series that spotlights a range of visual works rooted in the...

Hard Bop Pioneer Horace Silver Dies

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Hard Bop pioneer and pianist Horace Silver has died. Silver, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease in recent years, was one of...

PHOTO GALLERY: Legendary Actress and Activist Ruby Dee Dies

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The world is mourning the loss of legendary stage and screen actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee who died on Wednesday...

2014 Tony Awards: Audra McDonald Makes History

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Last night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, legendary performer Audra McDonald made history, by winning her...

Miami Fashion Week: Jones Magazine Hosts African American Designer Showcase

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The average U.S. fashion designer makes an average annual salary of $73,750, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a standard...

Barbados: ‘Simone’s Place’ Play Explores the Freedom to Love

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"Well...Sometimes. You try hard not to show it. I know they're just doing what society gives them permission to do. It's...

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