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NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Opens the African Grove Theatre with a Play about the Black Theatre Carlyle Brown's play tells the story of the African Grove Theatre, the ambitious Black theater troupe that performed Shakespeare and other classics in 19th Century New York City.

NOW HIRING: LIGHTING DESIGNER & OPERATOR (2024 FESTIVAL) The Lighting Designer and Operator will...

💡Design the Adderley Amphitheatre lighting scheme to suit Director Shanara Gabrielle’s vision for The Winter's Tale by
💡Research, order, and oversee the installation of rented lighting equipment (and track/report equipment expenditures, which will be drawn from a separate lighting budget).
💡Program and operate the lighting board during tech and show weeks.

Compensation is a $2,000 stipend. See SouthernShakes.org/professionals for details about the production calendar and how to apply!

Queen Latifah Makes History as First Woman Rapper to Earn Prestigious Kennedy Center Honors Award - Because of Them We Can Among the honorees were Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Dionne Warwick, and artist Queen Latifah, who made history as the first woman rapper to earn the award.

Today, we celebrate and uplift the black and gold men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated on their 117th Anniversary!

Seven young men came together at Cornell University on December 4th, 1906 to build a brotherhood that not only supports and encourages black students to pursue higher education, but also focuses on serving the community.

Throughout its history, Alpha Phi Alpha has played a significant role in the civil rights movement and has been involved in various social and political initiatives aimed at addressing racial inequality. The fraternity carries the legacy of strong commitment to community service and continues to contribute to numerous charitable causes.

Happy Founders’ Day to our brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha!

1st Thanksgiving Count: 87

Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024, the hall announced, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March.

Williams is a 23-time Grand Slam tennis champion who holds the record for the longest player ranked No. 1. She retired from tennis last year and earlier this month became the first athlete to win the Fashion Icon award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Bridges was a 6-year-old first-grader when she became one of the first Black students at racially segregated schools in New Orleans in 1960. In 1963, painter Norman Rockwell recreated the scene in the painting, “The Problem We All Live With.” The Ruby Bridges Foundation she established 24 years ago promotes tolerance and change through education.

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Boston Teacher Makes History as First Black Man to Become Massachusetts Teacher of the Year - Because of Them We Can His students cheered! De’Shawn Washington is a fourth-grade teacher at Maria Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts, Boston 25 news reports. A dedicated and committed teacher, Washington was recently named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, making history as the first Black man to ...

Anika Noni Rose, William Jackson Harper are starring in the Broadway Play, 'Uncle Vanya'.

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Power Of Women Issue hit stands Wednesday 11|15|23! 💜💜

"They got money for wars but can't feed the poor..." - Tupac Shakur

Exclusive: Angela Bassett Is Advocating For Black People On And Off Screen - Blavity Bassett sat down with Blavity News this month to discuss her latest collaboration with Know Diabetes by Heart, a joint initiative with the American Heart Association.

Mother Randle, One of the Last Two Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre, Celebrates 109th Birthday - Because of Them We Can Her only wish is to see justice for what was done! Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the last two known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, just celebrated her 109th birthday on November 10th. According to The New York Times, Randle was just six years old when a mob of whites decimated the...

Congratulations to family on being honored with the Critics Choice Association’s Ensemble Award in this year’s Celebration of Cinema & Television honoring Black, Latino & AAPI Achievements!

First Woman Chair of Black Panther Party, Is Now Leading $80M Affordable Housing Project in Oakland - Because of Them We Can Elaine Brown is on a mission to create affordable housing in West Oakland! Brown, the former chair of the Black Panther Party, is now leading an $80 million affordable housing project in West Oakland. She is the creator of the project, an activist, a writer, and also a singer. In 1974, she became th...

Today, we celebrate and uplift the royal blue and gold with our sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, on their 101st Anniversary!

Seven educators came together at Butler University on November 12, 1922, to build a sorority that not only supports and encourages black women to pursue higher education but also focuses on serving the black community. We love that they are resoundingly consistent about service, rolling up their sleeves and going into communities to get work done.

Happy Founders' Day!

Florida Churches Are Teaching Black History After State Educational Bans - Because of Them We Can Black churches in Florida are stepping in after the state banned AP African-American history courses. We “will teach our own history,” says Tony F. Drayton, St. James Church’s lead pastor. According to historians, this isn't the first time that Black churches have gotten involved in the fight ...

Hip-Hop History Month: 10 Best Rap Albums Of The 2010s For a special Hip-Hop History Month feature, we took the bold initiative in crowing the 10 best rap albums to drop between 2010 to 2019.

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Shout out to Nia DaCosta! And no spoilers but don't sleep on 'The Marvels' and make sure you check it out this weekend!

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