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Grammy-winning producer Camper marked the start of Grammy Week with the release of his debut artist project, Campilation, at a high-profile album release party and jam session presented by Jim Beam on Jan. 27 at Verse LA. Industry insiders and fans called it one of the biggest R&B events of the week. The celebration drew…
The Art of Writing, a community-centered literary gathering presented by The Life After Prison, took place Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. The event primarily focused on supporting people who have served time and are using writing as a tool for reflection and change. The program connected aspiring writers with resources,…
Tammy Ford, Aria F. Wright, and IXP June are widely known for throwing the most highly regarded Black cultural events in New York. Last night’s Suite 29A birthday celebration for the iconic Melyssa Ford, among others, at the Ace Hotel’s Libera wine bar continued their longstanding streak of exceptional gatherings. Ford, a Canadian media personality…
The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival returns to South Florida this weekend with The Wailers, Mr. Vegas, Romain Virgo, Destra, and others on the main stage, organizers said. The festival is set for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park. Tickets and information: www.jerkfestival.com. Promoters said the event will…
The Black Excellence Brunch brought its signature program to AfroTech Week on Oct. 30, 2025, at Soirée Event Venue in Houston. The internationally celebrated brunch was founded by media expert and culture curator Trell Thomas. This edition was powered by Amazon Security and centered on the theme “Securing the Future—AI, Innovation & the New Era…
Design Essentials has announced a landmark multi-year pledge of $250,000 to Spelman College, marking a new chapter in the beauty brand’s ongoing investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The commitment will fund scholarships, student initiatives, and programs supporting the next generation of Black women leaders in science and innovation. The announcement came as part…
Rooted In Rhythm brought together an enthusiastic crowd of music lovers on October 18th, 2025, at District 121, proving that nothing can dampen the spirit of live performance—even a bit of rain. We kicked the day off with the Rodeo Party Bus, which took participants to Rancher Hat Bar and Lane Boots, where exclusive discounts…
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), founded by Academy Award–nominated actress and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson, will host its 5th Annual Can We Talk? Multicultural Arts & Wellness Summit from Oct. 10–12, 2025, at National Harbor. The three-day event, presented in partnership with Prince George’s County Council Chair Edward P. Burroughs III, coincides…