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NBA veteran Dwayne Wade is bringing his wine, Dwade Cellars, and is pairing it with the exceptional Black culinary talent this Oct. 4.

Joy Bradley or Joy X Designs is living out her ancestors wildest dreams. The multifaceted wife, art designer, biopsychology neuroscienist and soon to be dietitian has dedicated herself to blending together her dream world and her reality. Bradley creates imaginative art experiences through installation artwork built with plaster, polyethylene...

Queen Amina is a painter and visual artist who draws “self-satisfaction.” She focuses on neurographic art — an art form that connects psychology and creativity through active mindfulness. BLAC spoke with Amina to learn more about her artistic process and why she finds it important to advocate for community, self,...

Slated for a July 26, 2022 release, Amber Cabral’s upcoming book, “Say More About That,” offers strategies and anecdotes supporting the advocacy of oneself at home, work, school and elsewhere. Cabral is an inclusion strategist, certified coach, speaker, and the author of another popular title, “Allies and Advocates: Creating an...

In late June 2021, George Stanton prepared for one of his biggest events to date. He had been invited to perform at a birthday celebration for Kris Lofton, a star of the upcoming STARZ television series “Power Book IV: Force.” That night, as he approached the venue, what caught...

Hustle is the one thing that every D-girl has in common. Actress and television star Angela Lewis is no different. She represents Detroit at the highest level on and off the camera. As an alumna of schools such as Bates Academy, Cass Technical High School, and the University of...

Credit the Photographer: Ray "Trilogy Beats" Rogers In Michigan, especially in urban cities like Detroit and Pontiac, Coney Island restaurants aremore than just late-night diners or hotdog joints. They’re the place friends gather to catch up,hang out, and make plans. A trip to one of these diners after a long...

Our Artist of the Week, Marcel Stewart, is an emerging artist with an eye for creativity. As a Detroit native, Stewart studied various art forms and techniques to become a master in his field. After receiving a scholarship to attend the College for Creative Studies, his work has been...

Beyond the songstress, Keely Mitchell, The Artist — formerly known as Keely Ferguson  —  is a multidimensional soul. Her diversified hats include singer, songwriter, musician, wife, and mother. She is one of those humans whose passion exudes across all of her crafts and skills. She is a versatile woman...

On February 6, 2022, D.C. photographer Lauren A. Sweet began creating “Black Queen Mother,” a photography series that seeks to “depict the Black woman in her royal element … motherhood.” The “Black Queen Mother” photo project pays homage to Black mothers. During Black History Month, Sweet found that most...

The story of Black inventors stretches back centuries and has been a driving force for modernization. With this list, we honor them all: 10 influential Black men and women who changed our world irrevocably with brilliance beyond measure.  African American inventors have been at the forefront of modernization in the...

Torri Shaaron is a multifaceted woman and visual artist who deems herself a creator of many sorts. Clever in spirit and poignant with stencil and brush, Shaaron has crafted and commissioned prolific artwork since 2009. Her varied portfolio consists of profound portraits and scenes reflective of Black culture, ethos,...