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.
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Magic meets culture: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure brings joy to Disneyland
Disneyland has opened New Orleans Square and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new attraction inspired by the film “The Princess and the Frog”, which celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and emphasizes the shared love for food as a way to bridge gaps and connect people.
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PRESS ROOM: EBONY unveils 2024 Power 100 List celebrating Black brilliance worldwide
EBONY has unveiled its 2024 Power 100 list, featuring 100 of the most influential Black achievers across 10 categories, including Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, Samara Joy, and Noah Lyles, among others, who are shaping culture and driving change in the community.
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Hip Hop Day of Service to provide relief to youth battling homelessnessÂ
Dr. Tenyo Pearl has created the annual Hip Hop Day of Service in Baltimore City, merging community service, cultural education, and youth empowerment, to honor the rich legacy of hip-hop and provide hoodies to those in need.
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Special exhibits on women activists, religion and spirituality coming to D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a range of programming in November, including discussions on the Reconstruction era, the impact of Mary McLeod Bethune and other Black women activists, and new practices in African American religion and spirituality.
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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a renowned choreographer and artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, died after a brief illness in New York at the age of 81.
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Comic relief: Meet Aaron Curtis Jr., the Waldorf native using art to address issues facing young, urban audiences
Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
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5 must-read horror books by African American women
Black women are eager to share their voices and stories in the horror genre, which exposes injustice and provides an opportunity to shift the reader’s viewpoint, and these five books by Black women in horror authors are a must-read.
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Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, a legendary producer, composer, and arranger, has died at the age of 91, leaving behind a monumental legacy in music and a commitment to humanitarian causes.
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Downtown D.C.’s Holiday Market celebrates 20 years
The Downtown DC Holiday Market kicked off on Nov. 22, marking the 20 years in the nation’s capital, with two separate markets offering approximately 100 vendors each, and both locations are free and open to the public.
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‘Great Minds of Science’ introduces youth to lives of great, lesser-known scientists
Tonya Bolden and David Wilkerson have collaborated to create “Black Lives: Great Minds of Science,” a graphic novel introducing young readers to lesser-known Black scientists and innovators who made significant contributions to their fields.
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Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyoncé are campaigning in Texas to highlight the medical fallout from abortion restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and prevent Donald Trump from overturning Roe v. Wade.