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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Brazil: outcry after funk singer arrested for allegedly inciting crime in lyrics

Activists say the case is the latest example of the criminalisation of funk music and, by extension, of Black culture; something researchers argue has been a systemic feature of Brazilian society since the abolition of slavery in 1888.
Black Lives Matter
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF Black Wall Street "Black Outside" Carnaval Night Market in Bayview (May 2025)

We're bringing the 2025 Afro Mundo celebration to the heart of the Bayview! AfroMundo stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, joy, strength, and enduring spirit of the African diaspora, a people who have profoundly shaped the cultural fabric of the Americas.
San Francisco
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Best of Brooklyn: Exploring the Borough's Most Unusual Festivals

Brooklyn is hosting unique festivals celebrating seltzer, comedy, Black culture, horror films, and more, offering diverse experiences for families and individuals.
#community-empowerment
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America's public square

Wattstax 72 exemplified how stadiums serve not only as entertainment venues but also as crucial spaces for cultural identity and political expression.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Investment for the People

The 1803 Fund aims for transformative investments in housing, culture, and education for Black Portlanders, highlighting community empowerment and resilience.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America's public square

Wattstax 72 exemplified how stadiums serve not only as entertainment venues but also as crucial spaces for cultural identity and political expression.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

Investment for the People

The 1803 Fund aims for transformative investments in housing, culture, and education for Black Portlanders, highlighting community empowerment and resilience.
#met-gala
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Met Gala 2025 live updates: all the stars and red carpet looks from fashion's biggest night

This year's Met Gala theme focuses on 300 years of Black fashion, marking a significant step towards diversity in the fashion industry.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Behind the camera, a darling of Vogue. In front: Black dandies in their finest.

This year's Met Gala is noteworthy for its celebration of Black contributions to fashion and personal identity.
Co-chairs include influential Black figures, promoting a significant cultural moment.
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
4 weeks ago

Our Live Reactions to the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Looks: From the Most Extravagant to the Most On-Theme

The Met Gala highlights the significant influence of Black culture in fashion, as showcased in its 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibit.
NYC food
fromEater NY
4 weeks ago

Here's What Kwame Onwuachi Served at the Met Gala Last Night

The Met Gala featured a vibrant display of Black culture through cuisine, celebrating the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.'
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Met Gala 2025 live updates: all the stars and red carpet looks from fashion's biggest night

This year's Met Gala theme focuses on 300 years of Black fashion, marking a significant step towards diversity in the fashion industry.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Behind the camera, a darling of Vogue. In front: Black dandies in their finest.

This year's Met Gala is noteworthy for its celebration of Black contributions to fashion and personal identity.
Co-chairs include influential Black figures, promoting a significant cultural moment.
Fashion & style
fromWho What Wear
4 weeks ago

Our Live Reactions to the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Looks: From the Most Extravagant to the Most On-Theme

The Met Gala highlights the significant influence of Black culture in fashion, as showcased in its 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' exhibit.
NYC food
fromEater NY
4 weeks ago

Here's What Kwame Onwuachi Served at the Met Gala Last Night

The Met Gala featured a vibrant display of Black culture through cuisine, celebrating the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.'
#art-exhibition
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Poet For Our Times: Rashid Johnson Wows at the Guggenheim

Rashid Johnson's exhibition transcends traditional definitions of art, blending history and culture into a living experience that reflects the growth of contemporary art.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Isaac Julien's gorgeous shots reclaims authorship of history - 48 hills

The de Young Museum showcases Isaac Julien's retrospective, highlighting his exploration of Black culture and identity through multi-channel installations.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - A Poet For Our Times: Rashid Johnson Wows at the Guggenheim

Rashid Johnson's exhibition transcends traditional definitions of art, blending history and culture into a living experience that reflects the growth of contemporary art.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Isaac Julien's gorgeous shots reclaims authorship of history - 48 hills

The de Young Museum showcases Isaac Julien's retrospective, highlighting his exploration of Black culture and identity through multi-channel installations.
#film
#fashion
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years

The Met's fashion show highlights Black designers and serves as a cultural resistance amidst political pressures against diversity and inclusion.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Inside the Most Politically Charged Met Gala in Years

The Met's fashion show highlights Black designers and serves as a cultural resistance amidst political pressures against diversity and inclusion.
SF LGBT
fromMedium
3 months ago

SF Oasis brings back 'Fresh Prince'- and yes, there's a Carlton dance

Oasis's Fresh Prince of Bel-Air production captivates with nostalgia while spotlighting Black performers and cultural significance.
#hip-hop
#art
Independent films
fromKqed
1 month ago

In Ryan Coogler's Vampire Film 'Sinners,' Black America's Soul Is at Stake

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' is an allegorical vampire film exploring themes of race, music, and the historical erasure in America.
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Netflix Took A Bad YouTube Dating Series And Somehow Made It Worse

The show is a fusillade of f***kery that manages to do everything, everywhere wrong, all at once.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

"Blues People" and Black Life: A Conversation With Imani Perry

Imani Perry's writings capture the resilience of Black culture through diverse themes, with her latest book exploring the significance of the color blue.
#san-francisco
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

San Francisco has never seen a restaurant quite like Draymond Green's

Meski celebrates Black culture and heritage in San Francisco, aiming to restore diversity in the city.
The restaurant features a luxurious design and is backed by notable East Bay restaurateurs and Draymond Green.
SF food
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Draymond Green Is Partnering With Two East Bay Chefs to Open Caribbean-Ethiopian Restaurant In Lower Nob Hill

Draymond Green partners with East Bay chefs to open Meski, a restaurant celebrating Black culture in San Francisco.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

San Francisco has never seen a restaurant quite like Draymond Green's

Meski celebrates Black culture and heritage in San Francisco, aiming to restore diversity in the city.
The restaurant features a luxurious design and is backed by notable East Bay restaurateurs and Draymond Green.
SF food
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Draymond Green Is Partnering With Two East Bay Chefs to Open Caribbean-Ethiopian Restaurant In Lower Nob Hill

Draymond Green partners with East Bay chefs to open Meski, a restaurant celebrating Black culture in San Francisco.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

See stunning portraits of Michelle Obama, Breonna Taylor and more in this new Whitney Museum exhibit

Amy Sherald's work uniquely presents the essence of her subjects, particularly in her iconic portrait of Michelle Obama.
LA Clippers
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Memes and Nightmares' creatives on Hulu documentary at the intersection of NBA and social media

The documentary 'Memes and Nightmares' explores the intersection of meme culture, Black culture, and basketball while reflecting on the ephemeral nature of internet culture.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Khavy: The Luxury Headwear Brand Redefining Streetwear | stupidDOPE

Khavy' Official merges streetwear and haircare into a purposeful movement emphasizing culture, resilience, and luxury.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

For one night, Miami can relive the heyday of Overtown's famous Black hotel

The Knight Beat club played a significant role in Miami's Black history, celebrating culture during segregation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90

Alvin F. Poussaint was a pivotal figure in discussions on Black culture, mental health, and personal responsibility amidst systemic racism.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Black History Testifies to the Impossible Creative Power of Black Resistance

The resilience of Black people embodies creativity and defiance against systemic oppression, as exemplified by the saying "making a way out of no way."
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Sunny Hostin Defends Subversive' SNL Sketch By Claiming Regular Jeopardy' Is Basically the White Jeopardy'

Sunny Hostin interprets a controversial SNL sketch as a commentary on race and cultural identity in America.
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

5 Joyful Black Christmas Movies That Should Be On Your Holiday Radar

"For Black families, finding a film that reflects our own experiences and traditions can be difficult. But films featuring Black casts and Black directors do exist, and plenty of them."
Miscellaneous
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Opinion | The Alluring Dream That Black America Needs to Wake Up From

The claim of ancient Egypt as a primary ancestor for Black Americans overlooks the rich diversity and complexity of their true heritage.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Even a heroic detective like 'Cross' can't save this Prime Video adaptation

The new series Cross presents a Black detective who leverages race-based assumptions to capture criminals, showcasing both intelligence and strength.
fromeverout.com
7 months ago

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 1820, 2024

The Black Community Science Night is designed to engage attendees of all ages with science-centered activities, from blood transfusions to ocean chemistry, alongside live performances and food.
Portland
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
7 months ago

The House That Alvin Ailey Built

Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" redefined dance by emphasizing Black cultural expression and resilience through rich choreography and spiritual narratives.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
7 months ago

Kamala Harris illustrates how complex identity is and the pressure many multiracial people feel to put themselves in one 'box'

Identity is multifaceted, and individuals like Kamala Harris exemplify the challenges of navigating multiple identities in a society that often demands simplicity.
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