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Dalila Scruggs named Smithsonian museum’s first African-American art curator

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The Met’s ‘The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism’ honors America’s Black mecca

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Marian Anderson honored as Philadelphia’s orchestra auditorium renamed for her

Anderson, who was born in Philadelphia, in 1955 became the first Black singer to appear at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
/ February 28, 2024
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Black in Style: Pharrell leverages Tyler, the Creator’s whimsy for Louis Vuitton

This week in style, the Black stars in Vanity Fair‘s annual celebration of Hollywood, Rihanna’s rumored reunion with Dior, and…
/ February 24, 2024

Black designers ignite joy, present liquid gold and showcase Jamaican roots during Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week highlighted diversity and in a new initiative that aims to promote inclusion across the industry.
/ February 22, 2024
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On the shoulders of ‘Giants,’ Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys mount an inspiring new exhibit

In the first major exhibition of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys' personal collection, the Brooklyn Museum hosts "Giants: Art from…
/ February 13, 2024

Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum

The artifacts were looted from Ghana in the 19th century before being transferred to Fowler Museum at UCLA back in…
/ February 9, 2024

Watch: Alvin Ailey organization continues to mold the next Black dancers of the future

Matthew Rushing, associate artistic director for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, shares how it ably schools Black dancers.
/ February 5, 2024
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Samara Joy is walking in her purpose, one song at a time

A year after a groundbreaking win, 2023 Best New Artist Samara Joy returns to the Grammys with another nomination.
/ February 4, 2024