From the front yard, the run-down Queen Anne-style mansion at 7101 Apple Street in Pittsburgh appears to have its best days behind it, much like the surrounding, predominantly African-American Homewood neighborhood.
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College Student Develops Toy Line for Black Boys to Challenge Myths of Boyhood
A Massachusetts college student hopes to eradicate gender stereotypes with her new line of racially diverse dolls for boys.
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Black Girls Do Bike Is Picking Up Speed
After not noticing many in real life or the media, bicyclist Monica Garrison of Pittsburgh started a Facebook group by that name in the summer of 2013.
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Ikiré Jones: Acclaimed Menswear Company,
Ikiré Jones: Acclaimed Menswear Company, Combining The Romance of Classical Art With The Vibrancy of West African Culture.
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Misty Copeland Unveils First Barbie Doll: ‘It’s an Honor to Inspire Next Generation’
Ballerina Misty Copeland talks about her big break with legendary musician Prince and her new Barbie doll on Monday’s episode of Good Morning America.
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Black-Owned or Nah?
In growing a business, most entrepreneurs adopt key strategies that help them attract and maintain consumers. For Duane Draughon, owner and operator of VizX Design Studios, hiding the fact that his business is Black-owned is the key.
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African American Museum’s Newest Exhibit
The conversation starts with history, and sports, and how when the two intertwine they can lead to the most dynamic types of change.
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The California African American Museum
The California African American Museum (CAAM) opened its latest exhibition, “Rhythm of Vision: The Artistry of Overton Loyd,” on March 17 and is ongoing through September 18, 2016. Overton Loyd is widely known for his cover art on Parliament’s 1978 album, Motor Booty Affair.
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Taste of Chicago Announces Impressive Music Line-Up Ever:
Summertime Chi is right around the corner and the folks at the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is really trying to impress us with this year’s Taste of Chicago 2016 music concert line-up. Well…I’m thoroughly impressed.
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The African-American Conductor: James DePreist
James DePreist. Born in Philadelphia in 1936, DePreist won the Dmitri Mitropoulos conducting competition while still a young man. He served as Leonard Bernstein’s assistant at the New York Philharmonic.
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