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Roberta Flack Spotlighted in New OWN Documentary for Women’s History Month
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is set to present a new two-hour documentary highlighting the life of the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and artist, Roberta Flack

BET to Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson with Special Tribute Broadcast
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026

BET will honor the life and enduring legacy of civil rights leader, activist, and political trailblazer Rev. Jesse Jackson with a special broadcast, Jesse Jackson: In His Own Words, airing Wednesday, February 18.

Howard Gospel Choir Performs LIFT EVERY VOICE: A JUNETEENTH MUSICAL CELEBRATION In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2025

Cherry Street Music, the chamber music program of The Allen Center presents Lift Every Voice: A Juneteenth Musical Celebration featuring the Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University (HGC), with a guest appearance by singer Donna McElroy, Thursday June 19th at 4pm at The Allen Center in Newton MA. 

Free Screening of KING IN THE WILDERNESS to be Presented at Westport Country Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2025

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Westport Country Playhouse will present a free-of-charge screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary film, “King in the Wilderness'. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Harlem9 Celebrates Iconic Black Political Speeches On The Heels Of The Democratic National Convention
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

On the heels of the Democratic National Convention, Harlem9, is celebrating Black political speeches by iconic Black leaders in their 14th Annual '48Hours in...Harlem' on Sunday, August 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Taalam Acey's Spoken Word Apex Returns to NJPAC Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

Poet/Curator Taalam Acey honed his poetic skills growing up in Newark. Now known as “The Godfather of Spoken Word,” Acey triumphantly returns home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) Victoria Theater on Saturday, August 24, 2024, to curate Spoken Word Apex, an illuminating night of poetry, visual arts and music, as part of NJPAC's Dodge Poetry series.

THE COLOR PURPLE, Colman Domingo, and More Take Home NAACP Image Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 17, 2024

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced during a ceremony on Saturday, March 16th. See the full list of winners here!

36th Annual MLK Jr. Awards Program To Feature Keynote By Jesse Jackson's Son And Godson Of Mlk Jr.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023

The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Program will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom in Hanover, Md. Dignitaries attending will include Maryland Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive Steuart Pittman, and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. The keynote speaker will be Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the youngest son of Rev. Jesse Jackson and godson to Dr. King. Governor Moore will also provide comments at the event.

Gospel Legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker + Brian Courtney Wilson Set To Perform At BergenPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Gospel legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker, and Brian Courtney Wilson will perform on January 6. Don't miss this incredible concert!

Bill Maher Brings THE WTF? TOUR to Albany
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023

Prolific comedian and television host Bill Maher will bring The WTF? Tour to Albany’s Palace Theatre on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:30PM. 

3Arts Announces Awardees Of 2023 3Arts Awards In Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Music, And Arts Education
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2023

Celebrate the 2023 3Arts Awards honoring talented artists in dance, theater, visual arts, music, and arts education. Donnetta “LilBit” Jackson, Rika Lin, Rashada Dawan, Avreeayl Ra, Nancy García Loza, and Charlotte “Chuck” Gruman are among the awardees. Grammy Award-winning opera singer Will Liverman will perform at the event.

Taalam Acey Presents SPOKEN WORD APEX At NJPAC, September 8
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2023

With 17 CD's and eight books to his credit, the globe-spanning, award-winning, Newark-born, Georgia-based poet/curator Taalam Acey – “The Godfather of Spoken Word” – is one of the most impactful and inspirational artists of our time.

Tony Winner Melba Moore Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 10, 2023

Award-winning performer Melba Moore will be honored on August 10, with the 2,760th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star will be unveiled at 1645 Vine Street near the historic corner of Hollywood & Vine. Moore will be awarded her star in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance.

MUSE/IQUE Presents 'Quincy At 90' at the Biltmore Bowl at the Biltmore Hotel
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2023

MUSE/IQUE honors Quincy Jones in performances entitled Quincy at 90: The Power to Produce Change, conducted by Artistic Director Rachael Worby, Thursday, March 2 and Friday, March 3 at the historic Biltmore Bowl at The Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles.  

Comedian and REAL TIME Host Bill Maher To Perform Live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, October 7
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2023

Emmy- nominated comedian BILL MAHER will bring his stand up tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Saturday, October 7 at 8:00 p.m.

Ani DiFranco Comes To Overture's Capitol Theater On Saturday, November 5
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022

Overture Center for the Arts and FPC Live present Ani DiFranco with The Righteous Babes Revue: Gracie and Rachel, Pieta Brown, Jocelyn Mackenzie on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Disney+ Original Series GENIUS: MLK/X from National Geographic Sets Ensemble Cast
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022

'Genius: MLK/X,' produced by 20th Television, Imagine Television and Undisputed Cinema: Kelvin Harrison Jr. ('The Trial of the Chicago 7') as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Aaron Pierre ('The Underground Railroad') as Malcolm X, Weruche Opia ('I May Destroy You') as Coretta Scott King, and Jayme Lawson ('The Batman') as Betty Shabazz.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares New DAHMER - MONSTER Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022

Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer gruesomely took the lives of seventeen innocent victims. The series stars Evan Peters (Jeffrey Dahmer), Richard Jenkins (Lionel Dahmer), Molly Ringwald (Shari Dahmer), Michael Learned (Catherine Dahmer), and Niecy Nash (Glenda Cleveland). Watch the new video trailer for the series now!

Tickets On Sale For Ani DiFranco With The Righteous Babes Revue At Overture's Capitol Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

Overture Center for the Arts and FPC Live will present Ani DiFranco with The Righteous Babes Revue: Gracie and Rachel, Pieta Brown, Jocelyn Mackenzie on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in Capitol Theater.

Bill Maher to Launch New Podcast 'Club Random'
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2022

The weekly podcast reunites Bill with one of the original Politically Incorrect writers, Chris Case and, former PI producer Chuck LaBella, both of whom will exec produce the podcast alongside Bill. Upcoming guests include William Shatner, Quentin Tarantino, rap artist Freddie Gibbs, YouTube's Hannah Stocking, Bella Thorne, Judd Apatow, and more.