Archive for June 2023
AFROPOP DIGITAL SHORTS PREMIERES THE BLACK DISQUISITION THIS JUNETEENTH
The newest episode of AfroPoP Digital Shorts will premiere on Monday, June 19, with The Black Disquisition by Quincy Ledbetter. From Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit behind the acclaimed documentary series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, AfroPoP Digital Shorts is the newly launched series showcasing short films exploring life, art and culture from across the African Diaspora like its…
Read MoreLong Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Hip-Hop Concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame (LIMEHOF) celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop recently with a special concert and panel discussion at the venue’s home base in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). The event kicked off with the unveiling of a statue of LIMEHOF inductee LL COOL J and was followed by a…
Read MoreSundance Institute Receives $4 Million Endowment Gift From Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria; Largest Endowment Gift in Nonprofit’s History Will Further Opportunities for Indigenous Talent From California Tribes
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the largest endowment gift in its history, a $4 million dollar endowment to the Institute’s Indigenous Program from the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (FIGR). The opportunities created through the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria | Sundance Institute Endowment will provide support for Indigenous artists from California-based tribes, both federally and…
Read MoreRevealed: The Most Popular Luxury Brands in New Jersey
Chrono24, a leading marketplace for luxury watches, has delved into America’s top brands to uncover the states that proudly showcase their unwavering support to some of the globe’s leading financial giants. We have also identified the brands with the largest following in the US and those with the most engaging online presence. Based on the…
Read MoreMusicians, jazz organizations, and music experts curate resources to honor jazz on WorldCat.org
WorldCat.org, the only website that connects online searchers to the world’s libraries, has published a topic page dedicated to jazz music. Esteemed academics and institutions—including Dr. Tammy L. Kernodle, author and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Music at Miami (Ohio) University; Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Tulane University; and the University of Chicago—have…
Read MoreDad’s Role Worth Nearly $55,000, Up From Last Year: Annual Father’s Day Index Released
Insure.com, a comprehensive source for insurance information, released its 13th annual Father’s Day Index. The index, which tracks the wages fathers would earn for household jobs if they were paid for doing those tasks, shows that dad’s annual “salary” climbed this year to $54,996 from $52,474, a 4.8% jump. Insure.com uses recent wage data from…
Read MorePERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR BROADWAY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH CONCERT
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative is pleased to announce the performers for this year’s Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert taking place on Sunday, June 18th from 11:00am – 12:30pm (rain or shine). Michael James Scott to host the free outdoor event as the community gathers in Times Square to honor this important holiday with song, dance, and spoken word. Live music…
Read MoreNew York Trend NYC: June 15 – 21, 2023
Click the link to view this issue of New York Trend NYC! About the AuthorNew York Trend is a weekly news publication that focuses on issues and lifestyles of the African & Caribbean American communities throughout the New York metropolitan area and Nassau and Suffolk Counties of Long Island. It is a respected and well…
Read MoreNorse Atlantic launches ticket sales to London and Oslo from Miami with flights commencing September 18th 2023
Norse Atlantic Airways customers can book direct flights from Miami to London Gatwick from $209 one way including all taxes and from Miami to Oslo from $229. “We are pleased to be able to now offer the popular destination of Miami as part of our route network. Miami has high levels of passenger demand with…
Read MoreFather’s Day Special: 20% Off on SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets – Elevate Dad’s Sleep!
All dads want to be cool, especially when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why I have the perfect gift idea to improve your dad’s slumber – the best cooling sheets in North America! With summer approaching, what better way to keep dad cool than with SOMÉ Continuous Cooling Performance Sheets? Plus, it’s…
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