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Black-Owned Bars Reimagine Western Saloon Culture, Pay Homage To Black Cowboys
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (250+ words) Driven by renewed cultural interest in Western aesthetics, driven in part by Beyonc's "Cowboy Carter," entrepreneurs are reinterpreting the traditional saloon. Black-owned bars across the United States are reshaping Western-themed nightlife by blending saloon-inspired design with contemporary music, food, and…...
Black On The Block Marks 5th Anniversary With Los Angeles Juneteenth Festival
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (319+ words) The festival included performances by R&B artists Jacquees and Kenyon Dixon, along with interactive experiences. Black on the Block, a marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, celebrated its fifth anniversary with a Juneteenth festival on June 13 at Los Angeles Center Studios,…...
Drake Reportedly Exploring Sale of 50% Stake Of OVO Brand To Authentic Brands Group
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (150+ words) Partnering with one of the world's largest brand licensing firms could significantly expand OVO's global licensing and retail footprint. As Drake continues to dominate music charts with the success of his latest album Iceman, the rapper may also be preparing…...
The Hip Hop Museum Honors Dignitaries At New York City Gala
8+ mon, 4+ hour ago (567+ words) The Hip-Hop Museum held a Black Tie Gala to raise money for the organization and to honor select Hip-Hop figures. As The Hip Hop Museum readies to launch in 2026, Rocky Bucano, the CEO of the upcoming homage to hip-hop, held…...
Carnegie Hall Set To Host 'Power Network Summit' Where Hip-Hop Meets High Finance
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (21+ words) Beyond the music, the "Power Network Summit" at Carnegie Hall features heavy-hitting panels focused on economic sovereignty and future-tech....
Beloved Artist Danny Simmons Has Transitioned, Leaving A Profound Legacy Behind
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (252+ words) He is survived by family, friends, and the arts community. Danny Simmons Jr. , known for his Neo-African abstract expressionist art and poetry, has died. He was 72. The Simmons family announced his passing via social media June 15, expressing their grief but…...
Jay-Z's Partnership With Target Sparks Debate With Black Consumers
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (104+ words) Some online users are criticizing the hip-hop billionaire for partnering with Target for the release of the 30th-anniversary edition of "Reasonable Doubt" A new business partnership by hip-hop mogul Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter has sparked outrage online. The popular Instagram platform…...
Najee Dorsey, Founder of 'Black Art In America' Commissioned By The Woodson Museum For Historic 'America 250' Mural
5+ day, 11+ min ago (22+ words) Najee Dorsey's massive 30-foot-by-10-foot mural will serve as the crown jewel of The Woodson's local interpretation....
The 'Black Chef Series' Is Turning Juneteenth Jubilee Into A Movement On Martha's Vineyard
1+ week, 2+ day ago (560+ words) The Black Chef Series, founded by Chef Lance Knowling, brings together an intimate gathering of 20 guests for a Juneteenth dining experience. The "Black Chef Series" Is Turning Juneteenth Jubilee Into A Movement On Martha"s Vineyard As the nation prepares…...
Sheila Bridges' Iconic 'Harlem Toile' Design Now Available In Walmart Summer Collection
1+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) Acclaimed interior designer Sheila Bridges is bringing her signature design aesthetic to the masses through a new collaboration with Walmart. Best known for creating Harlem Toile de Jouy, a reinterpretation of traditional French toile that centers Black American life and…...