African American Interest

February 12, 2026

Hillcrest Gallery Showcases Ganesha High School Student Art Honoring Black History Month

LA VERNE, Calif. — The Gallery at Hillcrest will host an on-site showcase of advanced art by Ganesha High School students in grades 10 through 12, opening February 20 in celebration of Black History Month. Hillcrest is a nonprofit senior community that supports local artists through its on-campus gallery….

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January 28, 2026

‘Legacy in Motion’ Carries the Dream Forward – A Sculpture by George Gadson Studios

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — George Gadson Studios proudly announces the unveiling of Legacy in Motion, a sculpture created for the newly rebuilt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Panama City, Florida. Unveiled in conjunction with the Center’s grand opening on January 16, 2026, the artwork stands tall at 17 ft as a genuine reflection of history, resilience, and intentional progress within the Glenwood Community….

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July 15, 2025

Black Friday Reimagined: A Brand Built for Acquisition

MIAMI, Fla. — A one of a kind intellectual property suite is now available for full acquisition, offering an unprecedented opportunity to own the Black Friday season, Empire License, Inc. announced today. The Black Friday Lifestyle is not just a brand – it’s an immersive retail experience that blends AI, family entertainment, loyalty rewards, and merchandising into one unforgettable consumer campaign….

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February 5, 2025

Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest in Oakland Park!

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida….

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January 17, 2025

City of Oakland Park Hosts Annual MLK Celebration

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue….

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January 14, 2025

Groundbreaking New Book Issues Call to Action on Racial Schism Among Black and White Women Following 2024 Election

WILMINGTON, Del. — As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the “Sisterhood” – a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment – in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A’Shellarien Addison announces the release of “This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris” (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing)….

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December 12, 2024

Honoring a Legacy of Excellence Philanthropist Sandra J. Evers-Manly Establishes The Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Endowed Fund

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today….

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October 29, 2024

Association of African American Vintners and Glancy Wine Education Foundation Partner to Expand Scholarship Opportunities

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — The Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and The Glancy Wine Education Foundation are pleased to announce a collaboration designed to broaden scholarship opportunities. Starting in January 2025, the new partnership will offer AAAV members increased access to the funds necessary for advancing their professional wine education….

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October 18, 2024

BHERC to Cap-Off Another Monumental Year with 30th Annual S.E. Manly African-American Short Film Festival, Nov. 15-17, at Regal @ LA LIVE

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) President Sandra J. Evers-Manly is pleased to announce the 30th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Festival (SEMAASFF), will take place November 15, 2024; and is kicking off with its historic opening event, “Great Night in Black Hollywood,” the weekend of November 15, to open the occasion’s weekend….

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October 17, 2024

Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Mobilizes Women and Youth to ‘Overload the Polls’ on First Day of Early Voting

ATLANTA, Ga. — In a powerful show of civic engagement, state and local leaders converged upon the C.T. Martin Recreation Center polling location on Tuesday for a press conference in support of “Overload the Polls,” a statewide voter mobilization effort kicking off the first day of early voting. Spearheaded by Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR), Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda (People’s Agenda), RISE, Black Youth Vote, and other advocacy organizations, the initiative rolled out in 32 counties across the state, aiming to drive a surge in voter participation….

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