Legendary Laff House Returns: Roderick Millwood Revives Comedy Legacy in Atlantic City
From South Street to the Shore: Laff House Atlantic City Opens at ACX1 Studios on April 1, 2025 with a star-studded line up!
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Remembering Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet, Activist and Educator
Giovanni, 81, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, following her third cancer diagnosis. Her vivid and incisive words, spanning more than five decades, made her one of the most celebrated voices in American literature.
The Delaware Art Museum Celebrates Black History with Festive Films from The 1990's
DelArt Cinema will host screenings every Saturday at 1:30 pm, with free screenings for members on the last Saturday of each month. Family-friendly screenings will take place on the second Sunday of each month at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will be available.
Atlantic City Focus Brings Together Teachers, Students and Community Members To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Time for Peace included monologue, original poetry, classical poetry, music and art.
AC Free Public Library Prepares for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-In and Luncheon
The event is scheduled to take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Noyes Arts Garage, which is located at 2200 Fairmount Ave.
The African American Museum In Philadelphia Holds 2024 Kwanzaa Celebration
Throughout the week, guests will be welcomed to participate in a resource fair, arts and crafts, music and dancing, celebrations, and interactive workshops that honor these principles.
Echoes of Freedom: The Untold Stories of African Americans in Arlington's Section 27
Arlington National Cemetery serves as the final resting place for more than 400,000 individuals. Most are veterans. But one of Arlington’s lesser-known stories is that of Section 27, the resting place documenting the nation’s complicated history of slavery, freedom and military service.
Atlantic City Focus Salutes Robert Townsend, Lorenz Tate and Ben Vereen
Robert Townsend, Lorenz Tate and Ben Vereen appeared together at the Wilmington Public Library.
Dreary Weather Doesn't Deter Excitement of HBCU Week and Battle of the Bands
The event, which kicked off at 12:30 p.m., lasted until late afternoon, drawing a large, enthusiastic crowd of students, alumni, and HBCU supporters from across the region.