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The characters in Pearl Cleage’s “Blues for an Alabama Sky” are caught somewhere between the creative, hopeful heaven of the Harlem Renaissance and the hellish economic collapse of the Great Depression. But they’ve become a kind of family by choice, looking out for each other as they try to … Read more
At 22, Bakari Sellers had already made history. Read more
HistoryMiami Museum is launching a photography fellowship program for emerging, local documentary photographers to capture and amplify community stories, particularly those relating to Black, Indigenous and Hispanic populations. The fellowship’s first year will provide one photographer with … Read more
The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed during a 1969 police raid of his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historical landmark. Read more
Kyaunnee Richardson preps for operatic season Read more
Leyla McCalla is preparing for the May 6 premiere of her theatrical performance, “Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever,” at the Miami Theater Center. Read more
Some things, well, you just make them your own. Read more
Simone Leigh’s sculptures are making a monumental impression at the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition. Read more
Catch art and live music this weekend Read more
You are not confined to your chair. Read more
Watch for verse in the unlikeliest places throughout April Read more
The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson is going to moonwalk across America next year. Read more
Honorée Fanonne Jeffers’ “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois,” her epic novel about racism, resilience and identity named for the influential Black scholar and activist, has received the fiction prize from the National Book Critics Circle. Read more
You’re a problem-solver. Read more
Young Broadway veteran Brittney Johnson was recently lowered onto the Gershwin Theatre stage to shatter a racial glass ceiling by becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Glinda the Good Witch full-time in “Wicked.” Read more
A memorial service was held March 5 for Valerie Boyd, world-renowned author of the definitive biography of Zora Neale Hurston, “Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston.” Boyd died Feb. 12 at 58, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more
Poet, activist and educator Sonia Sanchez is this year’s winner of the Edward MacDowell Medal, a lifetime achievement honor started in 1960 and previously given to Robert Frost, Toni Morrison and Stephen Sondheim, among others. Read more
Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network. Read more
Residents flocked to the NoMi Music Festival Feb. 26 to enjoy a stellar lineup that included Melky Jean, Montell Jordan and the group NEXT, pictured above, among others. The annual event, founded in 2016 by Councilman Alix Desulme, outgrew its original home on the MOCA Plaza and is now held … Read more
Highlights from the 25th annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival weekend, Feb. 25-27, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater in Overtown speak to the event’s success. The three-day festival was originally founded in 1966 by internationally renowned trumpeter Melton Mustafa Sr. This year’s … Read more
Leslie Odom Jr. headlined New World Symphony's “Broadway and Beyond” gala fundraiser in Miami Beach Feb. 26, 2022. Odom is an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author and actor best known for his breakout role as the original Aaron Burr in the smash hit Broadway musical “Hamilton.” Ticket … Read more
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced the appointment of Michael Hurt as its new vice president of operations. Hurt will be responsible for oversight of the Arsht Center campus as leader of the center’s production, information technology, buildi… Read more
Robert Battle celebrates 10 years as artistic director Read more
English, Yoruba and French lend authenticity but can be hard to understand Read more
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
It’s not just about a juicy turkey and time-tested, family-favorite sides – divine and delightful appetizers, drinks and desserts are delicious bookends that will elevate your Thanksgiving spread to the sublime. And a quartet of apple-based recipes – featuring the satisfying texture and tast… Read more
John Artis, who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case made famous in a 1975 song by Bob Dylan and a 1999 film starring Denzel Washington, has died. He was 75. Read more
A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, his te… Read more
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Take advantage of in-season fruit for naturally sweet nibbles that’ll please everyone at the table. Read more
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
HistoryMiami Museum is launching a photography fellowship program for emerging, local documentary photographers to capture and amplify community stories, particularly those relating to Black, Indigenous and Hispanic populations. The fellowship’s first year will provide one photographer with … Read more
The Illinois childhood home of Fred Hampton, an iconic Black Panther Party leader who was shot and killed during a 1969 police raid of his Chicago apartment, has been designated a historical landmark. Read more
Concert to be held in-person and virtually Read more
One night in Stockholm half a century ago, Ray Charles delivered a blood-pumping, soul-shaking concert that was almost lost to history. Read more
Though the media rollout on Variety, Hollywood Reporter and CBS was vigorous, ratings for W. Kamau Bell’s documentary “We Need to Talk About Cosby” were less than impressive. The series debuted on Showtime Jan. 30 and ran for four nights and six hours. Bell, a comedian with a show on CNN, wa… Read more
Samples taken from three tourists from Tennessee and Florida who died at a resort in the Bahamas under mysterious circumstances have been sent to a lab in the U.S. to expedite results and help authorities understand what happened, officials said Monday. Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect platform to increase awareness and destigmatize mental health issues – particularly in marginalized communities – and address the toll that’s been taken on people’s mental wellness by the ongoing pandemic. Read more
Parents across the U.S. are scrambling to find baby formula because supply disruptions and a massive safety recall have swept many leading brands off store shelves. Read more
Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Kyaunnee Richardson preps for operatic season Read more
Leyla McCalla is preparing for the May 6 premiere of her theatrical performance, “Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever,” at the Miami Theater Center. Read more
Some things, well, you just make them your own. Read more
Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. Read more
Food is love, and preparing a special menu for your mom this Mother’s Day – or for the mom figure in your life – is a treasure she’ll surely appreciate. This delicious, easy to pull together meal is the way to do it. Read more
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Simone Leigh’s sculptures are making a monumental impression at the Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition. Read more
Former star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” NeNe Leakes is suing the companies behind the show, alleging that they fostered and tolerated a hostile and racist work environment. Read more
“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” has been renewed for a second season on Disney+. Read more
Viola Davis’ latest honor is not for her acting, but for her writing. The Oscar winner’s upcoming memoir, “Finding Me,” is Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick. Read more
A smaller portion of U.S. children got routine vaccinations required for kindergarten during the pandemic, government researchers said Thursday, raising concerns that measles and other preventable diseases could increase. Read more
COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus – even though it’s not clear if changes are needed. Read more
The Biden administration is taking steps to expand availability of the lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid, as it seeks to reassure doctors that there is ample supply for people at high risk of severe illness or death from the virus. Read more
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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