The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.
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Christian Cooper: From Central Park Karen’s target to Emmy-winning birdwatcher
Christian Cooper, an avid birdwatcher, won a Daytime Emmy Award for his show “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper” after a racist encounter with a so-called “Karen” in 2020, which highlighted systemic racial issues and led to the creation of his show.
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Broadway celebrates a packed and varied theater season with the 2024 Tony Awards
The 28 Broadway shows nominated for Tony Awards are hoping to win on June 16, with “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each.
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Roots Picnic 2024 kicks off Black Music Month
The 15th annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia featured a diverse lineup of artists, podcasts, and entertainment acts, attracting thousands of people from around the country to celebrate Black culture and music.
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Preserving legends of the craft, Home Rule Festival celebrates D.C.’s local Black musicÂ
The Home Rule Festival returns to Washington, D.C. on June 21-22 and July 20 to celebrate the history and future of gogo and jazz in the city, featuring performances from Doug Carn, Gary Bartz, Idris Ackamoor and The Pyramids, The New Doug Carn Sextet, and more.
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Black Music Month kicks off with highly anticipated local eventsÂ
Baltimore is celebrating Black Music Month with events such as Wine on the Water and Jazzy Summer Nights, featuring performances by Davon McCoy, Jeffrey Bradshaw, Eric Roberson, and more, highlighting the rich legacy and ongoing influence of Black music genres.
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Soul Rebels, Ghostface Killah and GZA to play Howard Theater on June 20
The Soul Rebels will be performing at The Howard Theater on June 20th, accompanied by the legendary Ghostface Killah and GZA, of the Wu-Tang Clan, in a unique blend of jazz, funk and hip hop.
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Biden hosts Juneteenth concert on White House South Lawn
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.
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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.
