The Biden-Harris administration held the second annual Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, featuring performances from Patti LaBelle, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, and many other talented artists, as well as a speech from President Biden emphasizing the importance of celebrating Juneteenth.
Category: Arts & Culture
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Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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PRESS ROOM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to host the 84th Grand Conclave in Tampa, Florida
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is hosting its 84th Conclave in Tampa, Florida from June 27 to July 2, with a focus on activism, philanthropic efforts, youth mentoring, recognizing the fine arts, health and wellness, and celebrating decades of social action.
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PRESS ROOM: Healing of the Nations Foundation in association with Carnegie Hall presents its annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 PM
On June 19, the Healing of the Nations Foundation and Carnegie Hall will present a free Juneteenth Celebration event featuring Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter, actor Daniel Beaty, and more, honoring the freedom of enslaved African people and recognizing the ongoing fight for justice and equity.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16, featuring a variety of events including a parade, drag brunches, and after parties, as well as a street festival, a bus service for elder community members, and a closing party.
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The National Black Theatre, Apollo Theatre presents ‘The Gathering’ at the Kennedy Center
The National Black Theatre and the Apollo Theatre collaborated to present “The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout” at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, featuring a wide variety of music in Black culture and a week-long family friendly program called A Place for Narrative Change.
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Review: AfroPreak 2024: Elevating the Preakness experience for Baltimore’s Black elite
The AfroPreak Lounge experience at the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes was a vibrant cultural event that featured diverse food, music, and fashion, and welcomed 1,000 VIP and premium guests, showcasing local entrepreneurship and highlighting the importance of community involvement.
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Beyoncé inspires new college curriculum with ‘Renaissance’ album
Prairie View A&M University has partnered with the Human Rights Campaign to offer a course on queer history and theory, feminism, and diversity, inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 album “Renaissance”.
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They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along
Target launched a limited-edition collection based on the Gee’s Bend quilters’ designs for Black History Month in 2024, but the quilters received limited financial benefits from the collection’s success.