Black Thought News

Joy Oladokun Contributes New Song 'Power' to LOUDMOUTH End Credits

by Michael Major — November 30, 2022

The song notably serves as the end credits theme for the documentary LOUDMOUTH about the life and battles of Reverend Al Sharpton.

WNYC Studios and Brown Arts Institute Present the Fifth Season of HELGA

by A.A. Cristi — November 7, 2022

WNYC Studios and Brown Arts Institute at Brown University announce the November 15 launch of the fifth season of HELGA, a podcast hosted by critically acclaimed performing artist Helga Davis.

NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER to Present 'The Roots Residency'

by Michael Major — November 1, 2022

Anchored by an unforgettable concert in the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall, the special explores how The Roots continue to push the boundaries of their art form while using their platform as the inaugural artist-in-residence of the Center’s Hip Hop Culture Program to foster the next generation of

Christina P, Ms. Pat, Akaash Singh and More to Bring the Laughs to Carolines on Broadway in November

by Stephi Wild — October 28, 2022

Carolines on Broadway, New York City’s premier comedy venue, announces its talented line-up for the month of November, with headliners Christina P, from her Netflix special 'Mom Genes,' November 4 and 5; Ms.

ELEKTRA, Dover Quartet & More Announced for November- December at the Kennedy Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 18, 2022

The Kennedy Center has announced events and performances for the months of November– December 2022, featuring Elektra, the Dover Quartet and more.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE PIANO LESSON Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — October 15, 2022

The best of Broadway was at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Thursday, where The Piano Lesson, directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson and starring Samuel L.

Comedian Mo Amer to Perform at The Den Theatre in December

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2022

The Den Theatre will present comedian Mo Amer, playing four stand-up performances December 2 & 3, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage.

Kennedy Center Announces September & October Programming Featuring HAMILTON, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 14, 2022

The Kennedy Center has announced all September-October programming, featuring Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen Shear Madness, and more.

Knitting Factory Management's Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 to perform at Sony Music Hall

by Stephi Wild — September 8, 2022

For the first time in years, legendary Afrobeat artist and Kuti family scion SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 are relentlessly touring the globe with their ongoing US, UK, and European tour, hitting stops at major festivals and unique venues along the way.

The Kennedy Center Announces 2022-2023 Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music Season

by Stephi Wild — August 15, 2022

The Kennedy Center's Hip Hop Culture and Contemporary Music program has announced its initial programming for the 2022–2023 season.

Meechy Darko (Flatbush Zombies) Shares New Single 'on GOD'

by Michael Major — August 3, 2022

Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak join Meechy Darko on a new track.

Royce 5'9' to Release New Compilation Album 'The Heaven Experience Vol. 1'

by Michael Major — July 19, 2022

Leading the way for the fifteen-track release will be a new visual for 'I Play Forever,' featuring Grafh.

The New Group Announces Spring 2022 Celebration DIONYSIA

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2022

A Spring Celebration “Dionysia,” benefiting The New Group, is set to take place Monday, June 6 from 6:00-9:30pm at Guastavino's (409 East 59th Street).

Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker & More Join Roots Picnic Lineup

by Michael Major — May 26, 2022

The festival concourse will be rounded out by the Toyota SoundStage featuring performances by Mary J.

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Odyssey Opera Present the New England Premiere of MALCOLM X Opera

by Stephi Wild — May 9, 2022

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) and Odyssey Opera, two of today's leading innovators on the classical musical scene, present the New England premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis's seminal opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (1986) on June 17, 2022, at th

Tariq Trotter & Darius Harper to Headline MENTOR's 30th Anniversary Event

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 26, 2022

Together with supporters and partners, MENTOR will host Amplify Mentoring, a Celebration of Connection & Possibility, to reflect on collective achievements in the field of mentoring, recognize champions of the movement, and celebrate the resiliency of young people and the mentors and leaders who s

Latoya Raveneau Signs Overall Deal With Disney Television Animation

by Michael Major — March 7, 2022

Writer/producer/director Latoya Raveneau has entered into an overall deal at Disney to develop and produce animated projects with preeminent animation studios Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation and includes terms for live-action content development.