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North Carolina Museum of History lends Thomas Day masterpiece to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

By North Carolina Museum of History Foundation While the North Carolina Museum of History’s physical building remains closed for renovation, the museum’s mission continues through partnerships, public programs and storytelling that share North Carolina’s history far beyond its walls. The museum has announced that a piece from its collection will be featured in “Superfine: Tailoring […]

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Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honor Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’

By Jocelyn Noveck “Well, it took a minute,” said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange glasses that matched his New York Knicks cap. “But we’re here now, that’s the most important thing.” Lee was referring to the fact that for the very first time, the Met Gala […]

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2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style

The 2025 Met Gala, set for May 5, celebrates Black designers and classic menswear with the theme “Tailored For You,” inspired by the Met’s new exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the exclusive fundraiser continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and cultural history at one of the year’s most iconic events.

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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on March 16, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the superstar R&B singer spoke about being […]

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Celebrating Black excellence at the 96th Oscars: A night of triumph and diversity

By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO The 96th Annual Academy Awards will take place on March 10 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre and the film industry’s Black talent will be on full display.  In the past year, a host of extraordinary African-American nominees have garnered the spotlight in leading and supporting […]

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