She has also choreographed for the musical films “Save the Last Dance,” “Dreamgirls,” and most recently the 2023 musical-drama “The Color Purple.” Robinson was the choreographer for the televised musical special, “The Wiz Live,” too.
Daniel states it is a challenge getting Black designers into stores, however HFR has forged several partnerships with Neiman Marcus for some designers, including Sergio Hudson, LaQuan Smith, Keith James, and Christopher John Rogers.
Noble says creativity is a very human endeavor of self-expression, and there is dignity in the art people produce, especially amongst Black creatives and performers. People of color do not want to lose their ability to create work that is beautiful, meaningful, and inspiring, she adds.
Todd Boyd, Ph.D., and renowned artist, Chuck D (Public Enemy) discussed how hip-hop held evangelical influence over the world’s shift in culture. The declaration of Boyd’s hardcover book, “Rapper’s Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World” premiered globally on Wednesday, Feb. 07, at The Broad Museum.
“Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly is a true account of personal perseverance and tenacity meaningful to all society. When I saw the movie of this book, “Hidden Figures,” I was moved with passionate excitement.
Much of my life has been an open book. I share many of my highs and lows for the purpose of trying to help and encourage others on their journey. Those who have heard me speak or read my books know the trials and tribulations I experienced as a young girl, from sexual abuse by my father and being abandoned by my mother.
Emerging and emergent conversations about our future as a people conducted in the community and academy in the midst of ever evolving technology, AI and related ideas, apprehensions and aspirations bring to mind the dual focus on the lessons of our history and the ethical concerns for our humanity. As Nana Haji Malcolm taught, history is a vital resource and indeed an arsenal of knowledge for our struggle from which we can draw to protect and promote our humanity and conceive, fashion and forge a future in the cultural image and human interest of our people.
African American fathers have not always been portrayed by the media in a positive light. As a matter of fact, some of the very depictions of Black fatherhood in entertainment have caused incredible harm to our communities.Today, I’m paying tribute to all black fathers, their contributions, and the changing face of Black fatherhood.
The Western Baptist State Convention of California will hold its 134th Mid-Winter Board Meeting beginning Saturday, March 2, through Thursday, March 7, at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1154 E. 92nd Street in Los Angeles.
The Donald Trump political train is picking up steam since it ran through South Carolina and defeated Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley by a 20 percent margin.
This is a year of opportunity for Black women in Politics in California. Voters of all races across this state must collectively seize this moment to affect the kind of transformative change we are all hoping to see.
Television history, marred by a narrow portrayal of non-white characters, witnessed a transformative journey from caricatures and racist depictions to the evolution of influential, Black-centered shows like the influential and groundbreaking “The Cosby Show,” in the 1980s, “A Different World,” “Living Single,” in the 1990s, and later “Black-ish.”
“I learned this life is never just about us,” said Jones. “It’s always about the impact we make on others, how we give to others, how we make others feel, and how we take care of ourselves.”
“There are so many messages we get, particularly here in the U.S., that don’t point us towards love for Black folks. And any time we can declare that love boldly, it is important to balance the scale of the messaging we’ve been fed for generations,” said Calhoun.