African American culture

What 'One Night In Miami' And 'Soul' Have In Common: Kemp Powers

Kemp Powers is new to Hollywood, but he's already a major Oscar contender thanks to two well-received movies.
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Michelle Obama Gives Special Shout-Out To 'Fierce' UCLA Gymnast Nia Dennis

The senior, whose electric floor routine went viral, said she was "speechless" after getting praised by the former first lady.
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Black Creatives Are The Future In ‘Art Is Revolution’ Virtual 3D Exhibit

These Black artists are trailblazing new art and tech, giving us a glimpse of what the future holds.
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Morgan Jerkins On Her New Book, Writing Through Fear, And The Power Of Black Memory

In “Wandering in Strange Lands" the author reveals uncomfortable and enlightening truths about the history of black migration in the U.S.
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I'm A Black Woman With A White Man. These Weeks Have Been The Hardest Of Our Relationship.

His unwillingness to acknowledge how the issue of race could affect our future was damning.
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Black Texas Teen Learns He Won't Walk At Graduation Unless He Cuts His Locs

High school senior DeAndre Arnold said he's fighting the district's policy because he's "willing to take a stand."
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As A Black Woman, I'm Tired Of Having To Talk About My Hair At Work

Like Gabrielle Union, I change my hair often, and I don't owe anyone an explanation.
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D.C. Bill Would Make Go-Go The 'Official Music' Of The Gentrifying District

"This music represents the lived experiences of native Washingtonians,” Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie said in a press release.
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White Students Wear Cornrows And Bandanas As Costumes For High School ‘Thug Day’

The outfits sparked controversy online, with many criticizing the students for appropriating and mocking black culture.
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Fight To Save Black Culture In Gentrifying D.C. Continues After Go-Go Victory

Community members joined #DontMuteDC to protest efforts to suppress the music that has played at a famed intersection for decades.
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