Maryland Public Television is celebrating HBCU Week from September 2-8 with 30 hours of HBCU-based content and 12 premiere films, featuring stories about arts, music, history, and sports.
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Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns for eighth year
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary on July 4, featuring performances from Sister Carol, N’Dea Davenport, Navasha Daya, Orquesta Nfuzion, and more, as well as educational activities and fireworks.
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BET Awards return June 30 with performances from Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Will Smith and more
The BET Awards return on June 30 with a performance-filled show featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill, Childish Gambino, Ice Spice, and more, hosted by Taraji P. Henson, and will air live on BET and various other networks.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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Diddy admits to 2016 assault in public apology, commits to personal growth
Sean “Diddy” Combs has admitted to a 2016 assault on model and singer Cassie Ventura, following the release of disturbing footage by CNN, and has expressed remorse and sought professional help in response.
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Entertainment mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new allegations amidst sex trafficking investigation
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties were raided by authorities on March 25th, revealing new allegations of sex trafficking and highlighting the troubling intersection of power and abuse in the music industry.
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Louis trailblazing actor Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr., a legendary actor and first African American male to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of inspiring performances and advocating for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
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Studio Acting Conservatory presents an Easter reflection: The Last Supper sculpture on view
The Studio Acting Conservatory is hosting a six-day public view of the Last Supper sculpture, created by artist Akili Ron Anderson, in celebration of Easter and to foster dialogue and understanding.
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Walters Museum to host AFRO Publisher Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper for ‘Women as Creators and Leaders’ conversation
The Walters Art Museum will invite AFRO Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper to share the journey and accomplishments of the Black-owned newspaper while in conversation with Curator of Rare Books and Manuscripts Lynley Herbert on March 23.
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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on March 16, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the superstar R&B singer spoke about being […]
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Black Press still ‘pleading their own cause,’ 197 years later
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) hosted an event to celebrate Black Press Week and the 197th anniversary of the first Black newspaper, while stressing the importance of reaching Black communities with important election information.