Nikki Giovanni, a prolific author and activist, was laid to rest in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, following a public visitation in Blacksburg, Virginia, where she served as a Virginia Tech professor for more than three decades.
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Six culturally relevant holiday books to add to your gift list
This holiday season, consider gifting Black K-12 students books that celebrate Black heritage, provide a sense of belonging, and inspire them to make a difference in their communities.
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A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
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Hana Sharif makes directorial debut at Arena Stage after realizing dream to become theater’s artistic director
Hana S. Sharif, the Artistic Director of Arena Stage Theatre, made her directorial debut with the Agatha Christie classic “Death on the Nile,” which has been well-received by audiences and critics alike.
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BOPA’s new interim CEO Robyn Murphy shares plans for the future
Robyn Murphy has been appointed as interim CEO and board chair of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, tasked with improving the organization’s relationship with the city and the local arts community while the organization searches for permanent leadership.
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Opinion: Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms
Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians in U.S. history, is rarely mentioned in mainstream U.S. music curricula, reflecting the fact that music education in the U.S. is still segregated along racial lines.
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D.C.’s Howard Theatre celebrates historic Harlem stage in “A Toast to the Apollo”
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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Associated Black Charities’ ‘Women on the Move’ event highlights the power of pivoting
Associated Black Charities held its Women on the Move event on Dec. 5, featuring a panel discussion on the power of pivoting, with panelists sharing advice on self-confidence and overcoming fear of failure.
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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.