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The Huffington Post | By Julee Wilson Africa is slowly but surely making its presence in the world fashion. The continent has provided endless inspiration for designers, celebrities and virtually …
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Better than backstage passes to the Grammys, this triplex penthouse once belonged to Lenny Kravitz and is now being sold by Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz. With over …
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In/Visible Seams February 6 – May 12, 2013 Artist Talk: March 5, 2013, 5pm UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MECHANICAL HALL GALLERY 30 North College Avenue Newark, DE In/Visible Seams brings …
Soul music legend hits a High “C” wearing eye sculptures by Cyrus Kabiru PHOTOGRAPHS | RORY VAN MILLINGEN FOR CLASH MAGAZINE Appointed fellow of TEDGlobal 2012, Cyrus Kabiru is a …
Mission/Artist statement An old adage says that if you want to be successful,you must follow your dreams. As a child, I’ve always enjoyed drawing in pencils and markers for my …
The Phenomenally U Brand was conceptualized by Lacey C. Clark!, award-winning, Speaker, Author, Life Coach, filmmaker, educator and CEO of Sisters’ Sanctuary LLC. It was inspired by an interview with …
The most successful leaders think strategically. They’ve skillfully mastered the art of building wealth, entrepreneurship and paying it forward. They’re powerful, critical-thinkers, with a drive for excellence in their professional …
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by Kara Cutruzzula It would be easy to revel in the Dionysian pleasures the Bahamas have on offer (conch fritters and rum concoctions are only a few), but as …
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African American Art – A Brief History by October Gallery Staff . Rooted deep in the past, African-American Art presents a valuable insight into United States history and the continued …
Legendary actor and singer Harry Belafonte has never met a social cause he couldn’t fight or a question he wouldn’t answer. After decades of fighting social injustices around the world, …
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – When the doors opened at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, a group of seniors from Dallas’ Kiest Park Senior Center were hopping off a DART bus, heading for …
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February 3 – April 28, 2013 On Loan from the Auburn Avenue Research Library This exhibition documents and pays homage to an incredible achievement – the survival of kinship ties …
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“When the subject is strong, simplicity is the only way to treat it.” – Jacob Lawrence Jacob Lawrence was an American painter best known for his portrayal of essential moments in …
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After stepping foot on the music scene in the late 1950s as a solo artist, Jackie Wilson forever changed the face of Pop Culture. The late music icon, known for …
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This print shows when, in 1965, hundreds of civil rights marchers started on a peace march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama led by the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Their …
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