The National Philharmonic will celebrate the conclusion of Black History Month at The Music Center at Strathmore with George Gershwin’s groundbreaking opera, “Porgy and Bess.”
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Christopher Priest broke the color barrier at Marvel and reinvented a classic character. Why was he nearly written out of comics history?
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“Let our rejoicing rise/ High as the list’ning skies….”
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Women who inspire us? Well, these women most certainly do! We’re thanking Rodarte—the two-sister design team from Los Angeles—for bringing us these stunning images of strong, smart, stellar women to sweep us into spring style.
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“One Basquiat” is the first museum exhibition of the skull painting.
Read MoreSee Barack and Michelle Obama’s new portraits unveiled today | Los Angeles Times
Former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were on hand Monday to unveil their official portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington.
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“Cooking was like cartoons to me, it was exciting to see my grandmother prepare and serve us ethnic meals…”
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Two photos, taken 30 years apart, illustrate the Rev. Avery Alexander’s indefatigable fight against racism and injustice.
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Kenya Vaughn, The St. Louis American decided that every so often, I would take some space to let everyone know some things on the entertainment scene that I truly believe are worth checking for – as well as deliver a shout out or two to people connected to our city that are doing big things.…
Read MoreWhy some African Americans are moving to Africa | Al Jazeera
Moving was an opportunity to fulfil her potential and avoid being targeted by racial violence.
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