African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond

1st floor West, American Art Museum April 27, 2012 – September 3, 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond presents …

Langston Hughes African American Film Festival returns home

A preview of the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival, which returns to the newly remodeled Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center after two years of wandering. Highlights of 2012 include …

Beverly Johnson Launches Beauty Line for Women of Color

A Letter From Beverly… Welcome to my maiden voyage into cyberspace, and launching pad for The Beverly Johnson Lifestyle Brand. “ALL THINGS BEVERLY” and “ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL” will be shared …

CLAYTON SINGLETON FINE ART

  Artist Statement My artwork reflects the inherent strength within us. I believe we are in continual transition whether physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally. We have physical vehicles housing and …

The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art

The George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, interprets and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of African descent in North America and …

Hoodies, Race & Education. Where do you stand?

As a part of the University’s 175 year anniversary celebration, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has partnered with the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation to host the HBCU …

Sisters’ Sanctuary – Lacey Clark

About Sisters’ Sanctuary™ Sisters’ Sanctuary is a movement that celebrates the mental, physical, and emotional well being of womanhood to reclaim ownership of their families and to take holistic responsibility …

Grand Opening Gala Set for April 12, 2012 Ribbon Cutting, Community Day, April, 9, 2012

The rebirth of The Howard Theatre is coming soon. Each day the team of construction workers led by Ellis Development Group pushes forward on the top-to-bottom, $29 million renovation of …

DC’s historic Howard Theatre opens new chapter

BRETT ZONGKER | April 12, 2012 12:33 PM EST | WASHINGTON — Before there was the Apollo in Harlem, there was the Howard Theatre in the nation’s capital. The nearly …

Marquis Alexander Becomes First Black Commander Of Texas A&M Cadets

  COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Nearly a half-century after African-Americans were admitted to predominantly white Texas A&M University, a black student has finally reached the pinnacle of one of its …

Trayvon Martin Parents Elated By Zimmerman Arrest

Follow: Black Voices News WASHINGTON — Trayvon Martin’s parents expressed relief Wednesday over a special prosecutor’s decision to charge the man responsible for the 17-year-old’s death. Martin’s mother said if …