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ART Transition | Funeral Arrangements for Artist & Professor, Floyd Newsum, Jr.
Renowned artist and humanitarian Floyd E. Newsum Jr. memorial details.
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ART Social Justice | We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance with Kellie Carter Jackson and Lauren N. Williams
The recent CBH Talk delved into Black responses to oppression, with a focus on Black women’s pioneering efforts. Sponsored by The Brooklyn Public Library.
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ART Editorial | J. Period Brings The Isley Brothers To Hip Hop, by Tia Ja’nae
In the mid-2000s, J. Period released a mixtape showcasing The Isley Brothers’ influence on hip-hop. Featuring iconic tracks and diverse artists, it masterfully blends old and new sounds, making it a timeless must-have.
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ART Conversation | Free Registration: Telling The American Story on our Public Lands
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Mellon Foundation President discuss reparative work on public lands.
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ART Literati | #freebook Buy Black: How Black Women Transformed US Pop Culture, by Aria S. Halliday
“Buy Black” by Aria S. Halliday, explores the impact of American Black women on US pop culture. Get your free copy now!
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ART Literati | The Centennial Birthday of James Baldwin
James Baldwin’s 100th birthday celebrated for his literary, social impact.
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ART Exhibition | Now On View: LaToya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity
LaToya Ruby Frazier’s exhibition at MoMA, “Monuments of Solidarity,” confronts historical erasure and amnesia through multimedia installations, addressing industrialization, health-care inequities, ecological crises, and workers’ rights. Frazier’s work embodies solidarity and collective expression.
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ART History | JULY 5, 1852: FREDERICK DOUGLASS DELIVERS SPEECH, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
On July 5, 1852, Frederick Douglass gave a speech titled “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in Rochester, New York, addressing the paradox of celebrating freedom while slavery persists.
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ART Hip Hop | Exploring The Homebase of DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince, by Tia Ja’nae
In 1986, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince gained popularity as a clean-cut hip-hop duo with crossover appeal. Their success peaked with the release of “Homebase” in 1991, characterized by smooth samples and a party vibe. While some tracks have aged well, others sound dated. “Summertime” remains a timeless hit from the album.
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