Artist Hebru Brantley’s work explores the stereotypes and racist
propaganda found in American mass media, such as early
Warner Brothers and Disney cartoons. His work will be on display at Lyons Wier Gallery starting... read more
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inspirations by StorytellersArtist Hebru Brantley’s work explores the s…
According to their website: New York City’s H…
According to their website: New York City’s HEREstay Program supports 250 guest independent artists and groups—such as New Georges and ViBe Theater Experience (an educational arts group for underserved urban teen girls)—and... read more
The Great Migration of African Americans was …
The Great Migration of African Americans was an inspiration for artist Jacob Lawrence and the subject of an expansive new book, “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson. In her first book, Wilkerson has documented... read more
Yesterday, hundreds of people came to Prospec…
Yesterday, hundreds of people came to Prospect Park to celebrate the birthday of Michael Jackson at the second annual MJ Picnic. The event was organized by Spike Lee and his production company 40 Acres. It was a fun afternoon... read more
As Katy Perry sings “California girls are und…
As Katy Perry sings “California girls are undeniable…” 23 year old, aspiring designer Amanda Christine Ajisebutu proves that point with style one stitch at a time. This past weekend, Christine got the chance... read more
This August 24-28th, Rebuilding Together New …
This August 24-28th, Rebuilding Together New Orleans (RTNO) invites you to commemorate the fifth year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a renewal of a promise and a rebirth of a community. RTNO calls it Fifty for Five:... read more
Yesterday, I attended a wonderful event hoste…
Yesterday, I attended a wonderful event hosted by Crystal Black Davis and Trina Morris called “Topics and Tapas”. It was a gathering of about a dozen inspiring African American women. Many are creative entrepreneurs... read more
When Coco Chanel decided to move to Paris to …
When Coco Chanel decided to move to Paris to build her fashion empire in 1920, the former seamstress found the support she needed to finance her successful growth from hats to clothing. In today’s fashion world, those... read more
According to WNYC News: New York is among the…
According to WNYC News: New York is among the winners of the much sought after Race to the Top federal education grants.
The grant could be worth up to $700 million to help the state kickstart education reforms, which... read more
Last week, Jones Magazine held a blogger open…
Last week, Jones Magazine held a blogger open house and invited beauty and fashion bloggers to peruse their first Fall Fashion issue which features 150 pages of the season’s hottest emerging trends. Editor in Chief Tracey... read more
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is a non-profi…
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is a non-profit organization whose mission is to teach and empower girls. My friend Emma Alabaster, a bass player, is a volunteer for the music and mentoring center that brings together girls... read more
It’s great to finally have the chance to ment…
It’s great to finally have the chance to mentor younger artists and watch them grow. One of my former assistants, Cassell Ferrere recently launched a blog with his work, cassellinc.com. Even though we don’t work... read more
Women of the world unite and check out Ladies…
Women of the world unite and check out Ladies Lotto. My friend Natalie Blacker (left) started the all women’s group in 2005 and since then it has become a dynamic group of women all over the world. There are chapters... read more
FLORENCE, ITALY — I love this city! She off…
FLORENCE, ITALY — I love this city! She offers a rich history and world Italian artistic genius. You get a sense of traveling back in time. In this city, I first discovered a certain “purity” — from... read more
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