AĀ space for local and national arts and entertainment stories, with an emphasis on stories pertaining to the African American experience.
Merrick and Johnson have imaginatively concocted a stunning, mind-boggling crime story that unfolds like a series of revealing screenshots.
Ā āMissingā is a dazzling, innovative crime story Read More
In 2022, her years of writing resulted in her first book ‘November.’
Author found healing in sharing traumatic experience Read More
”House Party’ reboot only gets half the job done.’
Movie Review: This āHouse Partyā just goes on too longĀ Read More
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 13 had never elected a business agent who wasnāt a White male. That changed with Wendell Bell.
Legendary sound engineer relishes union leadership role Read More
Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell in Memphis, Tennessee, Mitchell counted among the female pioneers in the heavily male dominated genre.
Trendsetting Rapper Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia dies at 43 Read More
Once again, itās time to ring in the new year, which means Iām thinking of my top 2022 albums of the year.
Reflections on a great year of jazz music Read More
These noteworthy films and artists will vie for awards in weeks to come. Check out the best in cinema in 2022.
ā10 Best Films of 2022 Read More
Here weāve highlighted a few celebrities who left us in 2022.
RIP: Black celebrities who passed away in 2022 Read More
‘People will want more power messages, more everyday examples they can use in their lives.’
Dr. Verna inspires with new book ‘Power Lessons for Life’ Read More
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez faces more than 20 years in prison and deportation after a jury found him guilty in the 2020 shooting of hip hop star Megan Thee Stallion.
Tory Lanez found guilty in Meg Thee Stallion shooting Read More
It is a time of communal self-affirmationāwhen famous Black heroes and heroines, as well as late family membersāare celebrated.
The history and meaning of Kwanzaa Read More
The ‘Human Toll: A Public History of 35W’ exhibit is open Thursdays through Saturdays, in the Main Floor Gallery of the Hennepin History Museum. It will close for good on December 31, 2022.
Not just Rondo: Exhibits show how Interstates uprooted other Black communities Read More
One solace to the shorter days at the start of the winter is the bursts of color on the streets at night.
Brights lights in the cities Read More
This film is built around a former slave seen in a horrific photo whose back bore the scars of whippings and evil vestiges of slavery.
Movie Review: āEmancipationā is a good idea poorly realized Read More
Itās Grammy Awards time, and the holiday season is upon us, so there are plenty of potential gift-giving ideas here.
Tis the season: The Grammys, the start of holiday music, and more Read More
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ gets an update by Youth Performance Company for its 100th anniversary.
Youth Performance Company presents world premiere adaptation of ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’Ā Read More
Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Irene Cara passed away in her Florida home.
āFameā and āFlashdanceā singer Irene Cara dies at 63 Read More
This fall season brings a great bounty of new jazz releases and concerts to check out thus far.
Fall favorites and new offerings Read More
When it comes to Thanksgiving dessert, two pies reign supreme: pumpkin and sweet potato.
Getting to the roots of sweet potato and pumpkin pie Read More
The commitment to co-parenting includes a substantial investment in time, energy, and financial resources.
When a grandparent becomes co-parent Read More