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Black artists at comic convention.

Stellar Con: Black Content Creators & Their Vision

My first Stellar Con in Bel Air, Maryland didn’t disappoint. It included a diversity of its artists, guest speakers, and writers who sought to connect with the local community. I had the opportunity to meet and speak to multiple vendors showcasing their artistic vision and contributions within the comic book community. These contributions always aim […]

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People at an art gallery opening.

Howard Student Hosts the Second Screening of “The Burn Documentary”

Quaran Ahmad, a Senior Architecture Major attending Howard University, recently hosted the second premier of The Burn Documentary. The premier took place at Tour De Force located in Northwest D.C. It featured many DMV creatives and Howard students in attendance. With Ahmad being the director of the documentary this film just adds to the long list of

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Hood and Holy: A Review of Killer Mike’s “MICHAEL”

His first solo studio album in eleven years, Killer Mike’s MICHAEL is the Atlanta rapper’s most personal endeavor to date. The fourteen-track record is an ode to both nativity and naiveté, its narrative being just as personal to him as it is to all those experienced in underprivileged Black life. From front to back, nothing

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Juneteenth: Breaking every chain since 1865

My First Ever Juneteenth Event: Celebrate Juneteenth Festival

Juneteenth marks the day when Black Texans celebrated the emancipation of slavery. The celebration has spread throughout the country, and every year, there are events such as festivals, concerts, and parades to celebrate the liberation of Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden–inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020–commemorated Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

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