Jazz Up May
Here’s a taste of the sweet nectar of May — a few free or low-cost entertaining choices and destinations focusing on art, nature walks, Afrodance, wine, and jazz.
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Glitz, Glam, And Winners As AMVCA 2025 Celebrates Black Cinema
It’s that time of the year again when Nigeria witnesses its own version of the Academy Awards, the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Since its inception in 2013, it has recognized excellence in cinematic achievements across Africa, particularly Nollywood.
Top 5 Black Female Authors
Literature offers profound insights into human resilience, identity, and social transformation. This post spotlights five influential Black female authors whose narratives transcend geography to inform leadership practice.
Experiencing Moroccan Hospitality And Black Culture At The Kelaat M’Gouna Rose Festival
Nestled in the Dades valley of Morocco lies Kalaat M’Gouna, a town renowned for its floral rose paradise and for cultivating the famous Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose). In May, the valley comes alive with traditional dancing, music, and feasting as the town recognizes the end of the harvest season and commences the celebration of the Kelaat M’Gouna festival.
Philly’s Black Owned Restaurant Scene
Philadelphia’s Black-owned restaurants offer something for every palate. Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, flavor, or a fresh take on tradition, these spots serve up quality meals made with the freshest ingredients and plenty of heart.
A Heads Up For May Events
To help celebrate the dawning of May, here are a few entertaining ideas focusing on art, song, crafts, wine, and mental wellness.
Celebrating Black Excellence At The Met Gala 2025
At the 2025 Met Gala, attendees fully embraced the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, by interpreting the newly announced “Tailored For You” dress code through bespoke menswear-infused statements that celebrated Black dandyism on the world’s most prominent fashion fundraiser.
Afrobeats Is Taking The World
With more than 13 billion Spotify plays and a startling 550% increase between 2017 and 2025, Afrobeats has established itself…
NFL Draft 2025 Highlights Ongoing Challenges For HBCUs And Black Quarterbacks
For the second consecutive year, no players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were selected, a statistic that raises questions about scouting processes and opportunity structures.
Black History & Cultural Treasures On African World Heritage Day
As a new day dawns on the 5th of May, the world turns its attention to Africa, a continent filled with diverse cultures, deep-rooted traditions, and rich histories. African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), is an opportunity for people around the world, particularly Africans, to celebrate the continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage, which is often overlooked.