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The 2nd Annual Harmonizing Futures brought together artists, entertainment leaders, executives, philanthropists, and supporters for an evening focused on expanding access to music education for the next generation. Presented by Lady Trumpet Inc. and led by founder Syreeta Thompson, the event supported scholarships for students to attend GRAMMY Camp through the GRAMMY Museum, along with…
Brooklyn became the meeting ground for food, basketball, music, and West African pride on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the Battle of Jollof brought the long-running Ghana-Nigeria rivalry to the court. Held at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Crown Heights, the event transformed a familiar cultural debate into a full celebration…
The seventh annual forum at PLC Detroit connected footwear, culture, creativity, and legacy through four days under the theme “Rooted in commUNITY” For nearly a decade, the image of Colin Kaepernick taking a knee has remained one of the most recognizable and debated moments at the intersection of sports, race, and activism. That conversation found its…
Jazmin Slaughter, CEO and founder of AHOJ Management, has added public service to her work in Central Pennsylvania after being unanimously appointed to the Steelton Borough Council. Slaughter was selected by council members Sept. 8 to fill the seat vacated by Natashia Ross, who was appointed mayor in August. Slaughter was sworn in during the…
New York Times bestselling author, spiritual teacher, life coach, and television host Iyanla Vanzant will return to her native Brooklyn for “Spiritual Hygiene: The Inside Fix” at Kings Theatre on Friday, Nov. 6. The event, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., is inspired by Vanzant’s new book, “Spiritual Hygiene: A Practical Path for Clean Living, Inner Authority,…
Peacock has ordered a television adaptation of Kennedy Ryan’s best-selling romance novel “Before I Let Go,” bringing the first book in her “Skyland” series to the screen after more than three years in development. Universal Global Television and Universal Television, divisions of Universal Studio Group, are producing the drama. Ryan and filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee…
As the 2026 midterms approach on November 3, the Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive new restrictions on how mail-in ballots are handled. The proposed U.S. Postal Service rules would require states to provide voter lists and use standardized ballot envelopes with unique barcodes. Ballots that fail to meet the requirements could…
Genius is bringing more of its artist-focused video programming to Spotify, expanding the reach of two series that have drawn billions of views by pairing musicians with live performances and stories behind their songs. The music lyrics and knowledge platform announced a video content partnership with Spotify that will introduce its “Open Mic” performance series…