From the dripping paint of Jackson Pollock to the paper cutouts of Henri Matisse and the tap routines of Fred Astaire, jazz has inspired some of the greatest artists of the past century. Those influen
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It goes without saying that a 40th anniversary should be a memorable celebration. With this in mind, there’s a national treasure on display at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts: 40
BY Clarence V. Reynolds
If you find yourself barking at the kids, snapping at co-workers, unable to focus, forgetting things easily or even driving too fast, you probably need time to relax. However, if you’re waiting for
BY Chandra Orr
When it gets under way on April 8, the 16th Annual New York African Film Festival will take an introspective journey across Africa, with films that create a vision of the continent’s future through
The spacious homes with manicured lawns spreading block after block in northwest Atlanta’s Collier Heights were the very picture of mid-century American suburbia. The Black families who moved into t
BY Errin Haines
Many of us have heard about the benefits provided by dietary supplements and other natural products, but knowing what to use and when to take it can be confusing at best.
Supplements are becoming cons
BY Diane Schlindwein
A visit to the 369th Historical Society in Harlem offers a broad view of African-Americans who participated in U.S.-engaged wars. The 369th showcases the merits of African-Americans who served in the
BY Clarence V. Reynolds
Through the open doors of the Take the Lead Dance Studio, strains of Nina Simone’s “I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl” sashay out into the rain-splattered streets of West Philadelphia.
Inside, un
BY Melissa Dribben
The Africa Travel Association, a New York nonprofit promoting tourism to Africa and intra-Africa travel and partnership, holds its second annual U.S.-Africa Seminar in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19–2
BY Aziza Albou
While some people enjoy the camaraderie of working out at a fitness club, others prefer to exercise in the privacy of their own home.
Those who are buying fitness equipment for their personal use shou
BY Diane Schlindwein