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14
Oct

From Powwow to Classical: Crossing Borders Music and Band Bizhiki Revive Cultural Traditions through Modern Music

  • Maria / 2 years
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  • 3 min read

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 […]

10
Oct

Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Celebrate 100 Years of Beloved Campgrounds

  • Maria / 2 years
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  • 4 min read

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 […]

09
Oct

Award-Winning Actress Yara Shahidi Talks About Her New Podcast “The Optimist Project” at CultureCon

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 4 min read

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 […]

07
Oct

Morris Chestnut and Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt Cast Discuss Season 2 and Impact of An All-Black Writers Room at CultureCon 2024

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 5 min read

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 […]

07
Oct

How to Reach The Top: Hear from Warner Bros Discovery and HBO Leadership at CultureCon 2024 

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 3 min read

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. […]

06
Oct

CultureCon 2024 Returns to Brooklyn from Oct. 5-6. Here’s a Run Down of Day 1

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 4 min read

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 […]

01
Oct

This Milwaukee Native Crowned 2024 Miss Black Ohio America and She’s Heading to Nationals

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 2 min read

Taking Home the Title Brianna Suggs had two plans in life. Plan A involved a life of acting, modeling, and singing, and Plan B took the higher educational route. For over 10 years, Suggs has focused on Plan B through early childhood care and most recently, teaching elementary, middle, and high schoolers. She’s spent the […]

28
Sep

How A Granddaugther’s Love Lead to the Creation of Joyce’s House Education Center: Providing GED Programming and More

  • Nyesha Stone / 2 years
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  • 3 min read

In Honor of Grandmother Joyce From 2019 until 2023, Mercedez Butts serviced 225 women in Milwaukee on their recovery path from substance abuse by providing a safe haven at Joyce’s House. She founded the nonprofit Joyce’s House in honor of her late Grandmother Joyce who overcame substance abuse. Originally from Oakland, California, Grandmother Joyce moved […]

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