Reggie Van Lee and Chip Ellis produced “A Toast to the Apollo” at the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C., featuring a lineup of performers honoring the legendary Harlem theatre, with Jennifer Holliday, En Vogue, and Frederic Yonnet performing live.
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A look at top nominees for 2025 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes are returning in 2025 with several Black entertainers, including Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Colman Domingo, Donald Glover, Quinta Brunson, Jamie Foxx, Ayo Edebiri, and Zoe Saldaña, nominated for awards.
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Ballet After Dark hosts holiday dinner
Ballet After Dark, a Baltimore nonprofit that uses dance to address trauma, held a holiday dinner for community members, volunteers and beneficiaries, and announced a one million dollar grant to further heal members of the community through movement.
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Civil rights leaders, members of local arts community react to death of Nikki Giovanni, acclaimed poet and activist
Nikki Giovanni, a celebrated poet, author and activist, died at 81 years old after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer, leaving a void in the literary world and a legacy of impacting generations with her words and actions.
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Rap icon Kurtis Blow to spread holiday joy as emcee for ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’
Rap icon Kurtis Blow will serve as the special guest emcee for “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C. from Dec. 20-22.
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Philadelphia seeks artist to create statue honoring Sadie T.M. Alexander
Creative Philadelphia is hosting a public art competition to create a permanent statue in honor of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and the first Black woman to earn a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
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Dru Hill honored with ceremonial street signs in Baltimore
Dru Hill, a legendary R&B group, received a heartfelt tribute with street name signs honoring their contributions to the city of Baltimore and their impact on the community.
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 110th anniversary
The Baltimore Museum of Art celebrated its 110th anniversary with a sold out BMA Ball, honoring artists LaToya Ruby Frazier and Sir John Akomfrah, and raising over $900,000, while Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of the arts community for a thriving city.
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Local artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
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Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
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As the stars of hip-hop’s golden age approach their golden years, some confront questions about whether old blood can make new music
A.D. Carson, a professor of hip-hop, argues that ageism in hip-hop is strong due to the first generation of rappers reaching their golden years, and suggests that new categories such as “Adult Contemporary” or “Traditional Hip-Hop” could help challenge antiquated ideas about learning, teaching, and expertise.