St. Patrick’s Day – History (Video)
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as …
The History of the Dukes of Destiny (as told by John Colgan-Davis)
It was a rambling three story house on the edge of the woods in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The year was 1984 and four young musicians lived in that house, spending …
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Iran & ‘Argo’: Authorities Reportedly Planning On Suing Hollywood
By NASSER KARIMI TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning “Argo” because of the movie’s allegedly “unrealistic portrayal” of the country, Iranian media reported Tuesday. …
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Justin Timberlake On Kanye West’s ‘Suit And Tie’ Diss On ‘Late Night’
The Huffington Post  | By Madeline Boardman On Saturday night, Justin Timberlake returned to “Saturday Night Live” for his fifth hosting gig, bringing an impressive cast of alums to …
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Halle Berry’s Cleavage Proves Distracting For Jay Leno
It’s no secret that Halle Berry oozes sex appeal. The Bond girl can leave men in a dribbling state of awe simply by flashing her smile — so you can …
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SANTA MONICA: Cyrus Kabiru
The C-STUNNERSÂ Sculpture with Photography by Amunga Eschuchi March 1st – 9th 2013 FRANK PICTURES GALLERY in association with ED CROSS FINE ART Bergamot Station, A-5 2525 Michigan Avenue Santa …
Tina Turner Vogue Germany Cover, Singer’s First Time Gracing Glossy (PHOTO)
The Huffington Post  | By Julee Wilson The legendary singer is seen rocking her signature honey blonde-highlighted hair, a silky navy blouse and what appears to be a black skirt …
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After Tanner: African American Artists since 1948 at PAFA
By andrea kirsh April 13, 2012 As recent national news has made painfully clear, ours is not a post-racial society, and much as I’d rather not see African American artists …
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Kevin Cole Visual Artist
When I turned eighteen years old, my grandfather stressed the importance of voting by taking me to a tree where he was told that African-Americans were lynched by their neckties …
Sista Quilta by Bisa Butler
Bisa Butler is one of a few dozen artists who will be a part of the exhibit Wonderfully Made: African-American Fine Art in the Atrium at 6 Court St. in …
Original Palette Knife on canvas Portrait Painting of a Woman by Osnat 48″x36″
Osnat is a self-representing Canadian artist. She is best known for her large-size original abstract landscape and Contemporary modern paintings, but she mostly enjoys the combination of these three. As …
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Fourth-annual Harlem Fine Arts Show expects more than 60 artists and 25-plus galleries from Soho to South Africa and West Harlem to the West Indies
The four-day exposition at 91 Claremont Ave., running from Thursday through Sunday, is expected to attract some 14,000 viewers who can purchase compelling works that will be priced as low …
African American Trailblazers in Virginia History Honored
In celebration of Black History month, The Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) will open two exhibitions on Feb. 11, which feature the work of two Virginia artists whose works explore …
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Obama Immigration Speech To Give More Details, Call For Swift Reform
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is encouraged by work in the Senate on immigration reform, and he will now use his bully pulpit during a speech in Las Vegas on …
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SAG Awards 2013: Best And Worst Dressed – You Decide! (PICTURES)
With the Screen Actors Guild being the latest bash during awards season last night, the leading ladies were once again forced to turn on the glamour as the stars of …
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