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From Kendrick Lamar in Inglewood to Broadway performers in Times Square, here’s how you can celebrate Juneteenth through the arts

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9 fresh new ways to celebrate Juneteenth

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Father Noir: 4 celebrity dads share their reflections on Black fatherhood

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Review: Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings a refreshing dose of ’90s flavor to Broadway

Amid 13 Tony nominations for Alicia Keys' Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen," cultural critic Miles Marshall Lewis speaks with nominated choreographer…
/ May 19, 2024
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Alicia Keys inspired musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony nominations

“Hell’s Kitchen,” fueled by Keys' songs, and the play "Stereophonic" each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday.
/ April 30, 2024
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A new book celebrates the traditions and indelible connections made on ‘Wash Day’

Photographer Tomesha Faxio captures the beauty of “wash day” in a collection that elevates a weekly routine into a treasured…
/ April 28, 2024
Coretta Scott King greets her husband, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., with a kiss

Photog who caught rare smile of MLK, images of Emmett Till’s killers, dies at 97

Gene Herrick captured the 1956 image of Martin Luther King Jr. smiling as he was kissed by his wife on…
/ April 15, 2024
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‘The Wiz’ is back on Broadway! Come for the nostalgia, fall for the new

Director Schele Williams talks about breathing new, "unapologetically Black" life into Broadway classic "The Wiz."
/ April 10, 2024
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry amplify Black art with a star-studded special event

Tina Knowles and David Oyelowo were present as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hosted a celebration of the Kinsey Collection.
/ April 3, 2024
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‘Madu,’ the story of Nigeria’s viral young ballet dancer, is a film ‘we can all learn from’ 

The emotional film follows tenacious young ballet dancer Anthony Madu as he overcomes mounting obstacles to pursue his passion. 
/ March 30, 2024