Spike Lee Joints - BK Loves MJ is Back
Photos and Written By: Victorious De Costa One of NYC’s favorite Spike Lee joints, BK Loves MJ, returned to Fort Greene Park on Michael Jackson’s birthday. Crown Heights’ own DJ Spinna presided over the celebration, leading a crowd of 25,000 people who packed every square inch of the park to celebrate the King of Pop in style. From legions of residents of the nearby Ingersoll and Walt Whitman Houses — where Spike Lee has been a lifelong neighbor — to veteran transplants from
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AAAM Conference Highlights the Power of Preserving Black History
Written and Photos By: Bill Allen Museum professionals, historians, educators, curators and supporters from across the country gathered in Philadelphia Aug. 19-22 for the 2026 Association of African American Museums (AAAM) Conference, an annual event focused on preserving, interpreting and sharing African American history and culture. The conference brought together many connected to institutions dedicated to documenting the experiences and contributions of Africans and Afric
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NYABJ Went to NABJ...My first Convention Won't be My Last
By: Jewel Benton L to R: Michael Harriot; Joy Reid; Tiffany Cross; and Don Lemon during the Power of the Pivot: Rebooting, Rebranding, ReBUILDING After Career Turns panel NYABJ is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and NABJ celebrated its 50th last year. This was my first year attending the convention. Held in Atlanta from Wednesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 16, the convention drew 4,302 registrants, making it the second-largest convention in the organization’s
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Women Dominate the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame
Written and Photos By: Bill Allen It has been a hot summer and not just because of the temperatures. The 2026 basketball season has brought renewed attention to the sport, fueled by new television and radio contracts, increased interest in the WNBA and packed arenas across the country. The league’s rookie class has generated plenty of excitement, but Minnesota Lynx guard Olivia Miles has emerged as one of the season’s most talked-about young stars. Former WNBA player and coac
Aug 173 min read
CURLFEST Returns, Celebrating Black Hair, Beauty, and Culture
By: Mana Faye Credit: Nigil Crawford The festival featured beauty activations, inspiring conversations, and a celebration of community. After a one-year hiatus, CURLFEST 2026 returned this weekend to Randall’s Island, bringing together thousands of attendees for a celebration of textured hair, culture, and community. CURLFEST honors the glory of textured crowns, the richness of our skin, and the boundless joy of our culture,” said co-founder Charisse Higgins. Higgins is one o
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Football is Honoring its Best
Photos and Written By: Bill Allen CANTON, Ohio — For football fans, the arrival of August signals more than the start of preseason games. It marks the return of Hall of Fame Weekend, an annual celebration of the players, coaches and contributors who have shaped America's most popular sport. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, often referred to as football's cathedral, welcomed thousands of fans to Canton for a week of festivities honoring the game's history while celebrating its n
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ART & SOUL: Hamptons Celebrates Black Creativity, Culture and Community
By: NYABJ Staff Photo credit Kurt Leggard SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Black art, culture and entrepreneurship took center stage as ART & SOUL: Hamptons returned July 17-19 for a three-day festival celebrating creativity, wellness and community across Southampton. Photo credit Kurt Leggard Photo credit Kurt Leggard Presented in partnership with the Southampton African American Museum, the Southampton Arts Center and Ma's House & BIPOC Art Studio, the annual festival brought together a
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