Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and the Enduring Struggle for Equality
The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
Black History & Culture
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Thousands Enjoy a Rainy 50th Odunde Celebration!
For the past 50 years (sans Covid of course) the second Sunday of June has been a day for family, friends and people of all colors to meet at 23rd and South Streets in Philadelphia to celebrate community.
Thousands Attend the HBCU Festival at the Mann
Thousands of family, high school students, alumni, current HBCU students and representatives from across the east coast came to celebrate and share information about HBCUs.
Malcolm X Centennial Observed Nationwide
Malcolm X remains a subject of ongoing academic study and cultural reflection, with his life and work continuing to inspire activism and debate both in the United States and abroad.
A Closer Look: The Laff House Returns in Tribute to Love, Legacy & Laughter
By Mark Tyler and Ed Lea// The Laff House, a storied venue known for launching stars like Kevin Hart and Sheryl Underwood, officially reopened April 1, 2025, inside ACX1 Studios at The Pier at Caesars.
Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America's forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
By Jazmin Goodwin for Atlantic City Focus//In the early 1900s, the Greenwood District flourished with over 100 Black-owned businesses, from restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals.
Hard Rock Casino Donates $5,000 to Support African American Museum in Atlantic City
Hard Rock sponsored the Black History Month Educational Series and presented a $5,000 donation on behalf of the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation.
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!
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.