"Morgiane," a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, performed for the first time
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
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Celebrate Black History Month by reading these 16 sci-fi and fantasy authors who've shaped the genre
February is Black History Month, and that means it's a great time to take stock of some of the Black creators who have helped ...
Here's how two apps are connecting Black-owned restaurants with new customers
EatOkra and Black Foodie Finder are two of the most popular apps showcasing and bringing new patrons to Black-owned businesses and Black food professionals.
Josephine Baker, in her own words, amplifies her renown as provocateur
In Baker’s newly translated 1949 memoir, “Fearless and Free,” the boundary-breaking performer does not hold back on her ...
For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
Every summer, tourists flocked to Rock Rest, a tidy house tucked away in the woods on the outskirts of Kittery. After ...
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Overlooked no more: Lena Richard, who brought Creole cooking to the masses
In 1949, as chef Lena Richard stirred steaming pots of okra gumbo and shrimp bisque on live TV in New Orleans, viewers across ...
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A look at what's happening this week around Jacksonville
Kids Express: 10-11 a.m., The David Strawn Art Gallery, 331 W. College Ave. $40 members, $45 non-members | Painting, drawing and ceramics for children ages 6-9. Registration and payment required prior ...
Tell us: What’s your favorite book by a Black author?
We want to know your favorite book by a Black author to help update our guide to Black literature and non-fiction.
Timothée Chalamet in Berlin, Demi Moore in Paris: How International Oscar Voters Make ‘Difference Between Winning and Losing’
Timothee Chalamet, Demi Moore, and other awards campaigns are hitting the international trails to get global Oscar voters.
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Rochester library to host inaugural Black-Owned Business Expo
BIPOC-owned businesses will be featured in a celebration of Black History Month at the Central Library of Rochester and ...
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Chicago bookstore bridging literacy gap for minority students
In addition to supporting minority authors, Moore launched a “clear the shelves” program to provide books to Chicago Public ...