Katrina’s legacy still painful five years after disaster….

NEW ORLEANS (FinalCall.com) – While driving through the Lower Ninth Ward of the city, visitors might be shocked to see that most of it still looks the same as it …

The Artist behind the Infection

Young Hustle: Up and Coming Gen Yers Gen Y has been called lazy and over-entitled, but these young artists and entrepreneurs are grinding to make their dreams a reality. Get …

Floetic, new original by Frank Morrison

The newest original by Frank Morrison, Floetic. Mr. Morrison is a wonderful artist that I have enjoyed his work for some time now. His art has expression and urban style …

Free to Event Brite Patrons 2020 Calendar

Special Offer for EventBrite Patrons Price $10  NOW $0  Just Pay Shipping 2020 Calendars Various Artists Celebrate 35 Years of October Gallery Size 13″ x 19″ Each unique African American 2020 wall …

Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson Annual Birthday Party, New York, NY

Sunday August 29, 2010· 12:00pm – 6:00pm The Nethermead Field – Prospect Park, Brooklyn Spike Lee presents the 2nd annual “Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration”. If you were there …

When Preparation Meets Opportunity

Have you ever met a person of the opposite sex who seemed to be the “one”? He or she was gorgeous, stylish, a brilliant conversationalist and had a vibrant career, …

MoMA: Museum of Modern Art : Target Free Friday Nights, New York City, NY

The Museum of Modern Art is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. With extraordinary exhibitions and the world’s finest collection of modern and contemporary art, MoMA …

Brandeis to sell school’s art collection, Waltham, MA

Rocked by a budget crisis, Brandeis University will close its Rose Art Museum and sell off a 6,000-object collection that includes work by such contemporary masters as Roy Lichtenstein, Andy …

From Africa to America: Tubman African American Museum, Macon, GA

Title: From Africa to AmericaArtist: Wilfred StroudDate: 1988 – 1996Medium: Acrylic on Canvas A musician, storyteller/oral historian, the traditional Griot was the product, or rather the embodiment of West African …

Arna Bontemps African American Museum, Alexandria, Louisiana

Arna Wendell Bontemps Arna Bontemps – a noted Black poet, author, anthologist, librarian – was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on October 13, 1902. He was baptized at St. Francis Xavier …

Book Review: "Come To Win" By Venus Williams

Venus Williams has become a household name. Venus is synonymous with success. At the young age of 30, she has become a huge success in a number of ways. Most …

African Art World Nestled in Tenafly

TENAFLY, N.J. — You can count the number of American public museums devoted entirely to African art on a few fingers.Enlarge This Image Ruby Washington/The New York TimesAn installation view …

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE TO APPEAR AT HAVANA INTERNATIONAL BALLET FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 3-6, 2010, Havanna, Cuba

PERFORMANCES TO MARK THE COMPANY’S FIRST APPEARANCEIN CUBA IN MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS 7/29/2010 – American Ballet Theatre will travel to Cuba to perform as part of the Havana International …

Rwandan reggae spreads musical message of peace

Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) — Rwanda’s not a nation typically recognized for its music scene. But if you spend a little time there you’ll find a selection of talented musicians ready …