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By Cierra Black ·Updated November 13, 2023
Day Two of Flog Gnaw brought warmer weather, more eclectic fashion, and highly enthused crowds. The energy of day two was as electric as the first, yet being immersed in these crowds, that energy felt intensified. If day one was shaped by gratitude, day two was shaped by sheer dedication and fanship.
Popular accessories of choice were boots of any variety and cropped pullover
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(Photo by Richard Bord/Getty Images) By Ekow Barnes ·Updated November 13, 2023
PJ Morton’s month long journey to Africa is more than a trip, it’s a >Born in New Orleans, his soulful melodies have won him multiple Grammys with his music transcending borders. He is renowned for masterfully blending soul, R&B, and gospel genres in his music, and finds his sound deeply rooted in the rich tradition of
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(Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images) By Cierra Black ·Updated November 12, 2023
Camp Flog Gnaw returned this weekend for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic with an evolved energy that you could feel. The last Camp Flog Gnaw was the infamous 2019 festival, which made headlines after fans booed Drake off stage (a result of disgruntled fans realizing Frank Ocean would not
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By Danielle Wright ·Updated November 10, 2023 TOPICS: ESSENCE Girls United Girls United Summit
As if the GU Disruptor Summit lineup couldn’t get any better, well, get ready for Mariah The Scientist officially headlining the Atlanta event. Before hitting the stage, the “Spread Thin” singer will chat with Girls United Co-Founder Rechelle Dennis about entering her Era Of Disruption and what will come with her newfound fame.
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated November 7, 2023
In the midst of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, many actors have been out of work due to ongoing discussions about better pay. While some are slowly returning to work, actors like Jamie Foxx are going the extra mile to work with both Black and minority directors in film.
Foxx’s most recent movie, The Burial, secured a spot as the number one
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated November 7, 2023
In the midst of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, many actors have been out of work due to ongoing discussions about better pay. While some are slowly returning to work, actors like Jamie Foxx are going the extra mile to work with both Black and minority directors in film.
Foxx’s most recent movie, The Burial, secured a spot as the number one watched movie
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By Lynnette Nicholas ·Updated November 6, 2023
“It’s like taking one history, and putting it right on top of another, like taking one man’s legacy and putting it right on top of another, until one day, it gets pushed down so deep, buried so deep, can’t no one ever find it no more,” Ruben Soames in The Burial (2023) by Maggie Betts.
Under the direction of Maggie Betts, The Burial, a
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated November 6, 2023
Leela James’ bluesy voice dubbed her as the “God Daughter of Soul,” originally coined by the legendary Etta James. Though the two don’t actually have familial ties, Leela is carrying the torch for soul music, and bridging the gap between generations infusing the heart of her ancestors into the soul music of today.
In late October, James released her latest project, Though You Knew,
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By Shelby Stewart ·Updated November 6, 2023
In literature, there are some books that transcend mere pages and ink, becoming essential pieces of cultural expression. One such book poised to make its mark is The Black Joy Project, set to be published on December 19. This remarkable work, created by educator and activist Kleaver Cruz, is a captivating amalgamation of 117 full-color photographs and eight essays that encapsulate the colorful