Free Nights at the Whitney
Photos and Article by Bill Allen Two years ago, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City launched a special partnership with the Alvin Ailey Progressive Dance Company and the local community. The Whitney, renowned for showcasing innovative artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has created a vibrant platform for artistic exploration and engagement. As part of this initiative, admission to the Whitney Museum is now free for all visitors every Friday evening from
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The Carter Tour
Photos and Article by: Bill Allen The Ruth E. Carter Afrofuturism in Costume Design exhibition is currently touring national museums, showcasing some of Ms. Carter’s extensive work and celebrating her groundbreaking contributions to fashion and film. Ms. Carter learned her craft early, experimenting on her mother’s sewing machine in Springfield, Massachusetts. A proud graduate of Hampton University, she began her career working on several television programs, including the a
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New Year, New Flex
By: Cynthia Horner The new year is always a time to re-examine and reflect. This is a moment to shed old layers and uncover a renewed version of yourself. For many, the New Year symbolizes an awakening and an opportunity to start fresh . Every year, you think about making resolutions and promise yourself to stick with them. Still, even with the best intentions, most people don’t keep them for long. Let’s try to change the narrative. What can you do to make 2026 your best y
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Greenland 2: Migration Raises the Emotional Stakes
By: Mana Faye Courtey Lionsgate Movies Greenland 2: Migration , is a raw, emotional sequel that builds on its predecessor "Greenland" which was released in 2020. Gerard Butler who stars as John Garrity delivered a captivating performance. Set a decade after the events of the first film, in which a planet-killing comet has devastated Earth, the movie follows John Garrity and his family, who must journey across Europe to find a new safe haven. The film begins in Greenland, wh
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Interview with Ace Livingston
By: Tariq Richardson Courtesy: JRoberts Management New York, the vibrant city that never sleeps. It’s home to the iconic Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where the energy is electric. Who can forget the thrill of Aaron Judge launching home runs into the night sky? And we can’t forget about the city’s rich nightlife and music culture. Every time Ace Livingston comes to town, it’s always an atmosphere he enjoys. Livingston knows that New York will always tell the truth—either y
Dec 27, 20254 min read
Darryl McDaniels (DMC) Give a Special Delivery to Co-Op City
By Stephanie Woods-Mckinney Darryl McDaniels Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darryl McDaniels, affectionately known as DMC of the Hip Hop group RUNDMC bought some magic to Bed-Stuy Fish Fry located in Co-Op City, the Bronx on Monday, December 15. 2025. The humanitarian, philanthropist, advocate, rap icon and author is promoting is latest book titled: Darryl’s Christmas in Hollis and signed autographs and cookies for those who came out in the frigid cold to not only get a s
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Meet the New Executive Member: Jewel Benton
By: Mana Faye Meet Jewel Benton the incoming Secretary on the Executive Board of the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ). Jewel Benton is a storyteller at heart, and her love for journalism began with her nose buried deep in books during her childhood. From a young age, she fell in love with reading, devouring as many stories and magazines as she could. Writing came naturally, and she was always curious about other people and their stories. “I got into journalis
Dec 25, 20253 min read
