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Rooted in Culture, Built on Community: Inside the HUE Affair 26'

By Jewel Benton & Kelsi Bowen Photo Credit: Shatimah Monaé Brathwaite On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Hair Unites Everyone (HUE) Affair celebrated its 10th annual event at the Metropolitan Pavilion, drawing beauty enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and industry professionals from across the region . Featuring more than 60 Black-owned and Black-supported beauty brands, the milestone event showcased a vibrant mix of products, services and networking opportunities. With early-bird ticket

Culture

2 days ago6 min read

Questlove Documentary Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of Earth, Wind & Fire at Tribeca Festival Premiere

By: Bill Allen NEW YORK, June 4, 2026 — For decades, Earth, Wind & Fire has been more than a band. Their music filled dance floors with energy, inspired generations of musicians, and provided the soundtrack to both celebrations and quiet moments of reflection. Founded in 1969 by brothers Maurice White and Verdine White, Earth, Wind & Fire emerged during a transformative period in American history. As Black Americans were forging new cultural identities and advancing civil and

Reviews

3 days ago2 min read

Eddie S. Glaude Jr. Reflects on America’s Identity

By: Bill Allen The American story is often taught as a celebration of freedom, equality and opportunity rooted in the ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Yet beneath those promises lies a more complicated history shaped by racial inequality and exclusion. Those themes were the focus of a May 27 discussion featuring author and Princeton University professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The event centered on

Culture

May 282 min read

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