Romare Bearden’s first solo exhibition, in 1940, in the Harlem studio of fellow artists in New York City, featured 24 watercolors, oil paintings and drawings. He had not yet become the renowned arti
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If you’re waiting for your yearly vacation to unwind, you’re waiting too long. It’s far more effective to recharge as you go, according to psychologist Suzanne Zoglio, author of Recharge in Minu
BY Chandra Orr
Mention “The Great Migration” and one tends to think of the breathtaking spectacle of millions of wildebeest, zebra and other grazing animals making their annual 1,800-mile trek from the Serengeti
BY Salome Kilkenny
Cuba is one of those places I always yearned to visit. I am sure part of the allure is its rich African tradition, as well as the fabulous music I wanted to listen and dance to, up close and personal.
BY Linda A. Duggins
Most of us are aware that taking certain vitamins is a good idea, but the varieties we see on pharmacy and food store shelves might leave us wondering what to buy — and when to use it. Moreover, all
BY Diane Schlindwein
Coinciding with the U.N.-declared International Year for People of African Descent, the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) and the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan A
BY Salome Kilkenny
Can art provide artists a lucrative income? Yes, if the right doors open, many would say. For Wangechi Mutu, the answer is a resounding “yes” and she has a 14-page CV to prove it.With a Ma
BY Sergie Willoughby
It can be easy to be intimidated at the gym. You want to start weight training and all you can think about are the bodybuilders with incredible amounts of muscle who currently are using the machines.B
BY Reina V. Kutner
The mere mention of Harlem has always evoked images of Black pride and cultural vitality that for decades have captured the attention of artists and writers and, particularly, photographers. Without q
BY Clarence V. Reynolds
For travelers looking for respite from South Beach clubs and the oh-so-chic Design District, the offbeat Miami Modern District, also known as MiMo, offers a welcome change of pace.No Segway Tours here
BY Laura Wides-Munoz






