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While a new exhibit by Kathleen Stafford at the Alexandria Black History Museum in Virginia stands as a testament to the incomparable talent and vision of its widely-revered artists, the museum itself, attests to the rich culture and legacy of…
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan recently spoke with Dr. Boyce Watkins of "Your Black World" about the controversial new movie, "Django Unchained." Both men agreed that the film could spark heightened racial tension between blacks and whites. Minister Farrakhan,…
When Arlington's Signature Theatre concluded its run of "Hairspray" last year, they knew that within those voices was one special voice that needed its own vehicle. So, when the Signature Theatre located at the Village at Shirlington was planning its…
While Quentin Tarantino's latest movie, "Django Unchained" pairs Academy-Award winners Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz in a western loosely based on slavery, it clearly paves the way for additional dialogue on ongoing issues – namely, gun control and race relations.…
Rapper Kanye West announced during a concert Sunday nightnin Atlantic City, NJ, that his girlfriend Kim Kardashian is pregnant. He made the announcement before a crowd of more than 5,000 fans in the form of the song: "Now You Having My Baby,"…
Fontella Bass, the singer whose 1965 hit "Rescue Me" exemplified the decade's finest pop-soul, has died. She was 72. Bass, an older sibling of singer David Peaston who died in February, passed on Wednesday at her home in St. Louis, Mo.,…
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The United States Playing Card Company (USPC), makers of Bicycle® Playing Cards, is proud to announce the launch of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Playing Card Deck. Bicycle® Playing Cards has partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum by donating…
R&B singer Kem was the featured performer at the Majic 102.3 holiday party held Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Howard Theater in Northwest. Click here to see Majic 102.3 Holiday Party with Kem photo gallery. /Photos by Shevry Lassiter
The National Coalition of Black Veteran organizations has joined the Alaska-based BlaqueIce (pronounced: black ice) Productions in a major fundraiser to construct a monument in in the District of Columbia in honor of Col. Charles Young, the legendary soldier/diplomat who…
In celebration of the Hip-Hop community's involvement in President Barack Obama's re-election, the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and PHILANTHROPIK have announced a charity black-tie gala to be included among inauguaral festivities next month in the nation's capital. The Hip-Hop Inaugural…
A Viewer's Guide to Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln & the American Civil War' When Steven Spielberg's Lincoln opened recentlyu, many flocked to see this Hollywood version of one of the nation's most tumultuous times—the American Civil War. The…
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