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Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) will present “Creative Conversation” with the founder of the Miami-based Peter London Global Dance Company on Oct. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. on Facebook.com/MiamiMOCAAD. Read more
After going through a nightmarish spring and summer in real life, Miami is ready to get back to some good old-fashioned Halloween festivities. And while we wait to see exactly how the most lighthearted and ghoulish of our holidays will be celebrated with the pandemic still posing a risk in c… Read more
A new film examines the history of African Americans driving on the road from the Great Depression to the height of the civil rights movement. Read more
Simone Leigh is renowned for creating artworks that transcend race and gender to celebrate Black women and give them a voice. Now she’s sculpting her way into history. Read more
When ABC decided the Johnsons of “black-ish” were due for a portrait, it sought an artist who understood the family’s perspective. Read more
For centuries, African Americans have channeled their struggles into song and dance. The oral tradition of storytelling through song became an integral part of their struggle and experience. Read more
Health and safety restrictions that limit indoor capacity and require social distancing have led the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts to cancel all big shows until spring 2021. For fans of the “Free Gospel Sunday Series” concerts, a virtual alternative has been found. Read more
These days, helping others is on point. Read more
The Pixar film “Soul” will skip theaters and instead premiere on Disney+ on Christmas, the Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday, sending one of the fall’s last big movies straight to streaming. Read more
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Read more
“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson has enjoyed wealth, celebrity, a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination. But behind the scenes, she’s battled anxiety and depression. Read more
Before clicking the Instagram video, the sight intrigued most. Sarah Palafox, a Black woman, held an iPhone while standing in front of mariachis. When users turned on the volume, they heard a woman belting out a heartbreaking interpretation of Jenni Rivera’s “Qué me vas a dar” in the perfect… Read more
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, grandparents and older Americans have been given the same stern guidance: Keep yourself safe from infection. Avoid interaction with others. Visit grandchildren through a window or by video call. But for the millions of grandparents raising grandch… Read more
In “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” writer and cultural anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston stated that “[t]here are years that ask questions and years that answer.” 2020 is proving itself to be an answering year for questions surrounding the history and present state of racism across different… Read more
You’re beat down. Tired, ready to rest, just plain done. So much racism, so many politicians doing so many things. You’re wiped, laid low with no more go, and you’re not sure you have the energy for any more of this. But there’s hope for the hopeless, a lift for the fallen, and in “Rise Up: … Read more
In a movie year mostly lacking in big, ambitious releases, Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe” anthology is an unqualified main event. While many other filmmakers are on hold, the “12 Years a Slave” director has raced to finish not one, but five new films. Read more
The Miami Carnival cultural festival that has taken place every Columbus Day weekend for the past 36 years is going virtual this week, due to the pandemic. Read more
Bestselling authors David and Nicola Yoon are launching a Random House Children’s Books imprint for young adult romance novels by and about people of color. They are calling the imprint Joy Revolution and plan to release the first books in 2022. Read more
In the latest blow to the beleaguered film industry, the second-largest movie theater chain in the U.S. is temporarily shuttering its locations Thursday due to a lack of blockbusters on the calendar and major domestic markets like New York remaining closed. Cineworld Group Plc said Monday th… Read more
It’s been four years since Rihanna released an album, but the singer is working hard on recording new music. The pop star, 32, told The Associated Press that for her new album, she’s already held “tons of writing camps” – where songwriters are put into groups to create original tracks for ar… Read more
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Sir Lancelot Garfield Jones was born on a boat in Biscayne Bay. His life spanned nearly a century, most of it spent between water and land, the land being a small island called Porgy Key. He left as his legacy Biscayne National Park. Read more
It may come as a shock to know that while live TV is almost obsolete, about 41% of Americans tune in to TV stations for local news, as opposed to the 23% who receive it from online platforms. Read more
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is celebrating its 133rd year this fall, and as its students and faculty navigate the struggles inherent in online classes, the college is determined to continue supporting the educational goals of those hoping to attend the historically … Read more
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National Minority Health Month is celebrated during the month of April and Black America, health disparities and COVID-19 are at the forefront of pandemic news. An April 7, 2020 headline in the Washington Post read, “The coronavirus is infecting and killing black Americans at an alarmingly h…
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(BPT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people in countless ways. From quarantine and social distancing to remote working, furlough and job loss, many people are reassessing how they spend their time and make money. Turning proverbial lemons into lemonade, people of all ages and backgroun…
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(BPT) - Every year, you count down the days until Halloween. You love selecting costumes for your whole family, indulging in all your favorite treats and celebrating with friends. But this year is different — while you long to celebrate the holiday to the fullest, you also want to make choic…
(NAPSI)—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells. It first gained national attention as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with ALS in 1939. To date, the cause of ALS is unknown, and there is …