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“Not Your Mama’s Lincoln: A Conversation with Composer Crystal Monee Hall on 3 Summers of Lincoln”

With powerful lyrics, hard hitting melodies and soul-stirring percussions that’ll have your heart pounding—“3 Summers of Lincoln” is the newest masterpiece to hit La Jolla Playhouse. The world-premiere musical opens Tuesday, February 18, and the show follows one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history—Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In the middle of […]

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ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed

ESSENCE to Honor Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, Marla Gibbs and Raamla Mohamed at the 18th Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards Hosted by Aldis Hodge LOS ANGELES, January 29, 2025 – Today, ESSENCE proudly announces its coveted honorees for the 18th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, returning to the stage on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in

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Lifetime Returns with Voices of a Lifetime: Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa and Gloria Gaynor

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 7, 2025) – Lifetime’s Voices of a Lifetime returns this winter with a trio of powerful movies featuring the voices and legacies of three of the music industry’s most influential talents including the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul, Mary J. Blige; Latin Hip Hop Pioneer Lisa Velez (Lisa Lisa); and powerhouse Gloria Gaynor, who’s epic career

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Black Americans & The Use of Glass in Art: Functional and Decorative

Glass has long been a medium for artistic expression, bridging the divide between functionality and aesthetics. Its unique qualities—transparency, reflectivity, and versatility—allow artists to experiment with light, form, and texture in ways that few other materials can match. From ancient techniques to contemporary innovations, glass continues to evolve as a medium, and its use in

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Youthful Celebration – Making A Joyful Noise at St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church of God in Christ

As the season of gratitude and reflection unfolds, we invite you to join us in celebrating the gifts and talents of our youth as they honor our Savior during our third annual celebration. Cross and Crown Productions, in partnership with Soulful Educational Exchange for Arts and Culture (SEECA), is proud to host an inspiring evening of

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