Keeping Skate Culture Alive Social media has been proven to be a powerful tool for community building. During the pandemic, we were reminded that even though we were apart physically we were all still connected, even it if was virtual. In this time of isolation, people worldwide dove into new endeavors like learning how to […]
Making Use of Space Last month, the Milwaukee Youth Sports Alliance (MYSA) announced a partnership with Milwaukee County Parks to bring MYSA member organizations to the Kosciuszko Community Center on the city’s southside as the new operator of the building. MYSA was founded in 2019 as a nonprofit by the Milwaukee Bucks, Bader Philanthropies, and […]
$600,000 Awarded Annually The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) has spent over 36 years supporting Black artistry by awarding over $600,000 annually through public art programs, in-school youth arts education, artistic grants, and professional development training. According to the website, the Atlanta-based organization was recognized as the oldest multidisciplinary arts organization in the United States […]
Honoring Prince Since 2011 The most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world is coming to Milwaukee on October 24, 2024, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. Since 2011, Marshall Charloff & The Purple xPeRIeNCE has been touring the world honoring the musical talent Prince. The Purple xPeRIeNCE was founded in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis by […]
Representing the Indigenous Culture Through Music The 1883 Code of Indian Offenses outlawed Indigenous practices including ceremonial songs and dances. It has been almost 50 years since the American Indian Religious Freedom Act was finalized and granted freedom for Indigenous artists to openly practice their craft; this passing of legislation allowed for future artists and […]
100 Years at Camp Alice Chester In 1924, Camp Alice Chester opened in East Troy, Wisconsin after rigorous fundraising by the Girl Scouts organization. Those donations made it possible to purchase the 333-acre piece of land. For 100 years, Camp Alice Chester has hosted the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. These annual gatherings allow for […]
The Optimist Project Airs Nov. 20 Award-winning actress, activist, producer, and now podcast host, Yara Shahidi took stage at the 2024 CultureCon to engage in the “Creative Genius” conversation during the event’s final day. She opened up to the SiriusXM Sway In The Morning co-host, Tracy G about her creative work and upcoming podcast, “The […]
Morris Chestnut Joins Latest Season The cast of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt hit CultureCon’s “Culture Stage” to discuss everything from the show’s latest season to the Blackness of the cast and crew. Reasonable Doubt, created by Raamla Mohamed, follows defense attorney Jax Stewart, played by Emayatzy Corinealdi, as she navigates her family, marriage, personal life, and […]
Climbing the Industry Ladder During Day 1 of the 2024 CultureCon at Brooklyn’s Duggal Greenhouse, creative leaders HBO and Max Senior Manager of Multicultural Marketing Kyra Lewis and Warner Bros Discovery Head of Diversity Antoinette Miller spoke on the “Mapping Your Route to the Top” panel to discuss how to navigate in media and entertainment. […]
The Theme is “Camp” CultureCon 2024 is back in Brooklyn, New York from October 5-6, 2024. This year’s CultureCon took attendees “to camp” with this year’s theme for the annual convention. The two-day event is like a Black creative homecoming, bringing creatives, brands, and celebrities together for a weekend full of community building and activations. CultureCon […]
