‘Nubia: Treasures of Ancient Africa,’ now open at Saint Louis Art Museum

Darrel Eason dead at 58 from COVID-19 complications

Rapper DMX passes at 50

Local rapper’s inspiration from last year’s ‘All Hallows Bash’ inspires unplugged project

The connection with famed choreographer Ronald K. Brown and Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Co-Artistic Director of Dance at COCA (the Center of Creative Arts), is endearing – and enduring. 

“The majority of us have been pretty bummed out.”

Two of the St. Louis region’s most prominent arts organizations are preparing to reopen their doors after a year of canceled shows during the coronavirus pandemic.

Last week marked the end of Wauneen Rucker’s nearly 40-year-long journey in pageants. Crowned Mrs. Missouri last September, Rucker represented the state in the Mrs. America Pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada last month.

Kennedi Butler, 11, a budding actress and model from St. Louis, who now lives with her family in Los Angeles has been diligently working to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

“Y'all gon' make me lose my mind

Kennedy Jenkins had a bit of trouble with the tongue-twister she practices at home. The 15-year-old, grade 9, Hazelwood East student has been involved in the Black Rep’s six-week Summer Performing Arts Program for the past four years. Children, ages 8-17, receive instructions in acting, move…

It’s no secret Los Angeles and New York are among the world’s top fashion cities, known for setting trends and pushing the style envelope.

For the past several months, District Safety Officer James Boatright has served as the first line of defense for the staff and guests at Riverview Gardens School District’s  Central Office. In addition to providing security to the administration building, Boatright is equipped with a thermom…

Acclaimed HBO documentary “Tina” will hit differently for Black people – particularly Black women – with St. Louis roots, or a St. Louis connection. The film, by the Academy Award-winning directorial team of Daniel Lindsay and T.J. Martin, premiered on Saturday, March 27 and it is worthy to …

Early on, dance was the quintessential piece in Sabrina McField’s existence; she ate, breathed, and slept it like her life depended on it.

A local woman is using her time in the spotlight to spotlight her community!

From job losses, to COVID-19 related deaths to heightened anxiety and depression, 2020 brought numerous adversities to our world as we all had to adjust to the ‘new normal.’

You can watch the special tonight at 8 p.m. (CST) at POPSUGAR and TLC, or catch an encore presentation at 9 p.m. (CST) on OWN.

Nischelle Turner was named the new co-host of celebrity news show “Entertainment Tonight” last Thursday. Her promotion makes history, as she is the first Black woman to host the show.

Radio icon Bernie Hayes, the Wolff Jazz Institute at Harris-Stowe State University, and the National Black Radio Hall of Fame invite all education and music lovers to tribute Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a virtual ceremony streamed from the National Blues Museum on…

Artist Jordan Weber's work draws on the social and environmental justice movements. His 2014 piece with artist Ron Finley, American Dreamers Phase 2, (above) features a deconstructed police car with a community garden growing from it inspired by the Ferguson Uprising. Weber's latest project …

Some people are natural-born leaders and influencers, Precious Smith, 34, fits that category.

Beyoncé became the most awarded woman in Grammy history Sunday night when she received her 28th Grammy for Best R&B Performance for “Black Parade”.  Another African American woman, Megan thee Stallion won the Best New Artist category at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Congratulations, ladies!

“Everybody in St. Louis who eats fried rice knows exactly where Natural Bridge and Kingshighway is,” said Terrell “Young Dip” Evans. And if you went to Beaumont, Vashon, Sumner or a north county school, then you should rock with 314 Day.”

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and after 10 years of pursuing music professionally, Lloyd Nicks couldn’t have anticipated the year 2020 being his biggest yet. But everything changed last summer when one of his songs hit the airwaves across the U.S.

In Oprah’s exclusive two-hour CBS interview with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Sunday night, Duchess Meghan intimates to Oprah and her husband Prince Harry later confirms that she learned from him that a member of the royal family voiced concerns about she and Prince Harry giving birth to …

Manny “LLManny” Buckner, 29, released the uptempo Latin-infused track, “Love Come Down (Remix)” on Feb. 14. Both the original and remix feature local vocal powerhouses who helped craft a cohesive, soulful masterpiece. Brianna “Be.Be” Brown is on the original and Tonina Saputo, bassist, and v…

Classical music star Denyce Graves remembers legacy of Marian Anderson 

Bunny Wailer, named Neville O’Riley Livingston at birth, came to prominence as a reggae artist, a percussionist, and one of three singers who made up The Wailers, an iconic reggae trio. The group was co-founded with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh in Jamaica in 1963. The Wailers achieved internati…

Civil rights attorney, constitutional law professor, legal correspondent, essayist and author Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a familiar voice in conversations regarding police violence. She is a subject matter expert who has willingly contributed to several outlets across the nation – includin…

The next time your kid says that a comic book or a graphic novel is not only art, but literature, believe them. Washington University professor Rebecca Wanzo has elevated comics to the heights of literary criticism with her recent book, “The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic …

The late, great jazz trumpeter, Miles Davis once said: “Silence is more important than sound.”

Kenny DeShields thought he knew what love was when he married his wife, Christia, nearly a decade ago. At the time, he planned to release his debut album to celebrate his new life.

Lafayette High sophomore earns college credits

An abrupt turn of events propelled 30-year-old Anthoney “A-Game” Ellis into theright place at the right time — and into the opportunity of a lifetime.

Less than a month after Mary Wilson embarked on her yearlong celebration of the 60th anniversary of the day her group The Supremes signed with

‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ performances connect viewers to Hampton tragedy

LaVeasey Carter is assistant director of academic affairs at Lewis and Clark Community College’s East St. Louis Higher Education Center and Justine Patterson is an academic advisor in the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing. They are working together to help minority students…

Mary Wilson, an original member of the world famous singing group, the Supremes, died unexpectedly Monday from unknown causes in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to her publicist, Jay Schwartz. 

Stage, film and television icon Cicely Tyson dies at 96

Cleaning crew member Brenda Rhodes wipes the glass covering the “Black Americans In Flight” mural at St. Louis Lambert International Airport as Black History Month begins on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Jarrod “JRod” Doyle works closely with K Camp to fire up the charts

Gateway graduate uplifts, empowers through spoken word series

Picture this, you’re at a photoshoot and you’re overwhelmed with emotions. You’re nervous, you’re fixated on how your hair looks, and on top of that you’re unclear on how to pose. Have no fear, Chi Anderson’s The Creative Coach, LLC to the rescue.

 “I make music for fathers taking care of their kids and women handling their business”

On March 13, 2020, Stephanie Weissberg, Pulitzer Arts Foundation associate curator,  and other members of the organization guided a tiny group for a media preview of their upcoming exhibition Terry Adkins: Resounding.

Maya Angelou honored as part of Mattel’s ‘Inspiring Women Collection’