Phillip Terrill: The Man Behind the Burks & Bailey Brand
With your youth still ahead of you, best friend at your side, and access to many of the fashion industry's elite,...
Cuba Leads Fight Against Ebola
Monica Mark of The Guardian UK is reporting that out of all nations, Cuba has sent the largest medical force to...
Oscar de la Renta: Iconic Fashion Designer Dies
CNN is reporting that legendary Dominican American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta has died. Known as the "Sultan of Suave,"...
Ike Jones: Pioneering African-American Filmmaker Dies
David Colker of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that pioneering African-American filmmaker Ike Jones has died. Jones passed away October...
Caribbean Conference on Reparations Held in Antigua
Caribbean 360 is reporting that a two-day conference was held in St. Johns, Antigua to discuss "reparatory justice." The author writes:
"Chairperson...
‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’ Documentary Explores Tragedy and Triumph
Nas: Time is Illmatic is a feature documentary that chronicles the preconditions and circumstances leading up to the making of the...
A3C Hip-Hop Festival Kicks Off 10th Anniversary in Atlanta
The A3C Hip-Hop Festival is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in the city of Atlanta Oct 8-14.* Founded by Brian Knott and Kevin...
Aunt Jemima: Heirs Seek Pancake Money
Reporting for the Courier-Journal, Jere Downs is reporting that the heirs of Nancy Green, the black woman that appeared as Aunt...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has...
New Book Suggests Cuba-U.S. Relations Not as Frosty as Once Thought
Roger Hamilton-Martin of Caribbean 360 discusses the new book, "Back Channel to Cuba," which discusses the relationship between the United States...
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