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Laurence Olivier in black face as Othello. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Theatre Arts Program tackles one of Shakespeare’s most intimate family tragedies, Othello, …
Megan Suri and Storm Reid in Missing. Sometimes when mom and dad are away, the kids will play. But what happens when mom and dad don’t comeback. Then what? The writers and directors of this …
The Downtown Greenway in Greensboro features the greenway’s fourth and final cornerstone, Ascension, by visual artist Radcliffe Bailey. [/caption] The Downtown Greenway is pleased to invite the …
Lemus Bennett College alumna, Benin Lemus ‘94, takes a personal journey through grief and loss, gratitude and celebration in her debut poetry collection, Dreaming in Mourning. Bennett College will …
With a clarion and joyous “how you doing?” call of “Habari Gani,” the equally robust response of “Kuumba” heralded Day 6 at the Kwanzaa Family Fest, in an engaging community celebration …
Call it a comeback! In 2022 the movie industry roared back with high-quality films, stellar performances and great artistry. For the record, movie theaters aren’t dead yet and streaming is a part …
Zoe Saldaña, as Neytiri and Sam Worthington as Jake Sully star in Avatar. It’s more than you can possibly imagine. A fantasy world so vivid and real it commands your full attention for 3h 12m. And …
The animated cast of Strange World. Photo Courtesy Walt Disney Studios. These colors are so trippy—and even the trees are cool.” Sixteen-year-old Ethan (Jaboukie Young-White) voices the obvious. …
Almost as if the cast takes their lead from Bassett’s professionalism and steadfast performance, this ensemble cast is at the top of their game. Photo courtesy DIsney.[/caption]Wow! You’ll say …
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson brings the story of DC’s brown-skinned superhero Black Adam to fruition.[/caption] Introducing DC comics latest crime combatant, Black Adam. His superhero traits are …
A&T Gospel Fellowship Choir. Photo courtesy of N.C.A&TSU Archives. “We Gon’ Be Alright” Gospel Concert ends the glorious week of GHOE at 6 p.m. Sunday Oct. 30 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Tye …
The A&T Blue and Gold Marching Machine performed at Disney World in Orlando, Fl. on October 7th. Photo courtesy of N.C.A&TSU Archives. The N.C. A&T State University Marching band has been bringing …
Lil Baby GHOE is back! Lil Baby and Chlöe Bailey will be at the Greensboro Coliseum for N.C. A&T’s Hip-Hop Homecoming Concert on Saturday, October 29. Performances will also be by recording …
From Lindsay to Laurel Street, excited fans will line the streets as NC A&T’s Homecoming parade makes its way through the university’s campus for the first time in three years since the COVID-19 …
Ten quick-stepping Greek Letter organizations will compete for gold medals Friday night at the Greensboro Coliseum. “Ain’t No Half Steppin” begins at 7 p.m. The crowd is sure to be entertained …
José Feliciano was gifted with a guitar at age nine, as a young adult he used that instrument, his voice and songwriting skills to launch a career. He came before them… Before Jimi Hendrix and …
Danielle Deadwyler (left) plays Mamie Till and Jalyn Hall (right) as Emmett Till in the movie, Till. Photo courtesy of Frederick Zollo Productions. Emmett Till, a Black teen, who was murdered by …
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is named after Aretha Franklin’s 1967 hit, R.E.S.P.E.C.T and is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Aretha Franklin.[/caption] The Steven Tanger Center for …
Bennett Belle actors rehearse for the play Rebellious. Courtesy VanderVeen Photographers. The Greensboro History Museum will host Bennett Belles who took part in the 1960 Sit-ins during a live …
The 11th Annual North Carolina Folk Festival brought music lovers to downtown Greensboro from Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11. The festival featured more than 300 artists on five stages and …
Naija Body, mixed media portrait. Courtesy Bevelyn Ukah. Artist and activist Bevelyn Ukah will be partnering with the N.C. Climate Justice Collective to produce a new GROW residency August 29 to …
Jamie Foxx with costar Snoop Dogg in Day Shift. Visit NNPA News Wire Film Critic Dwight Brown at BlackPressUSA.com. He works hard for the money. Hunting, killing and extracting teeth from vampires …
Jordan Peele does it again, making a must-see film that will be talked about in film classes, the barbershop, dinner tables, Hollywood, and the like for many years to come. Courtesy Monkeypaw …
Lorey Hayes and Tom Katsis star in Dignity at the National Black Theater Festival. Lorey Hayes, North Carolina A&T State University’s first theater major, mentored by the late professor, Dr. John …