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  • The Black artists who inspired looks at the 2026 Met Gala
  • San Francisco And Its Black Art Scene Are Ready For Its Close-Up
  • 15 LGBTQ+ Artists In Hip-Hop And R&B Who Are Unapologetically Themselves

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

The Black artists who inspired looks at the 2026 Met Gala

Angela Bassett, Amy Sherald, Law Roach, and more drew inspiration from Black artists for their 2026 Met Gala looks. The

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blackenterprise.com /1 week ago

San Francisco And Its Black Art Scene Are Ready For Its Close-Up

San Francisco has always been a beacon of Black art and the Museum of the African Diaspora is making sure the world knows it.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 week ago

15 LGBTQ+ Artists In Hip-Hop And R&B Who Are Unapologetically Themselves

LGBTQ+ artists redefine Hip-Hop and R&B, celebrating identity and authenticity while inspiring the next generation.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 day ago

10 Black Queer Artists To Add To Your Playlist

Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.

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blackamericaweb.com /6 days ago

12 Black Artist Songs That Became Bigger Than The Movie Soundtrack

Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.

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thisiscolossal.com /3 weeks ago

The Photographs that Shaped the Black Arts Movement in the Mid-20th Century

'Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985' features works by more than 100 artists, journalists, organizers, and more. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Bec...

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blackamericaweb.com /6 days ago

Best of The Best: 25 Tiny Desk Concerts We Can't Stop Watching

NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series showcases the depth, creativity, and talent of Black artists across genres, from rap legends to R&B icons.

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ebony.com /2 weeks ago

25 Album Covers That Signify Black Beauty Forever

These legendary album covers didn’t just sell music—they shaped Black beauty trends for generations.

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blackamericaweb.com /2 weeks ago

Black Artists Are Pulling Out Of Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert

Musical acts Young MC and Morris Day have pulled out of the Freedom 250 event set for next month in Washington, D.C.

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blackenterprise.com /1 day ago

Najee Dorsey, Founder of ‘Black Art In America’ Commissioned By The Woodson Museum For Historic ‘America 250’ Mural

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, The Woodson African American Museum of Florida is ensuring Black history remains at the forefront of the national conve...

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popsugar.com /1 month ago

Stars Used the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet to Celebrate Black Art

Image Source: Getty Images The 2026 Met Gala asked a simple question: is fashion art? Tied to the Costume Institute's "Costume Art" exhibition, celebrities like co-chair Beyoncé, M...

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hiphopwired.com /1 week ago

15 LGBTQ+ Artists In Hip-Hop And R&B Who Are Unapologetically Themselves

LGBTQ+ artists redefine Hip-Hop and R&B, celebrating identity and authenticity while inspiring the next generation.

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ebony.com /1 month ago

The Music Is Black: 125 Years of Black British Music, Legacy, and Cultural Influence

Explore the rich legacy and cultural influence of Black British music at the V&A East exhibition, celebrating pioneers and modern artists alike.

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eurweb.com /3 weeks ago

Getty Invests $1.8M in Black Art Archives

*Historical records tied to generations of Black artists, educators, and cultural leaders are set to become more accessible through a new round of support from the Getty Foundation...

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thegrio.com /20 hours ago

Meet Njideka Akunyili Crosby, the artist behind Barack and Michelle Obama’s latest portrait

The first official portrait of the Obamas together by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, is on view at the Barack Obama Presidential

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ebony.com /1 month ago

Black Designers as Fine Artists: Where Fashion Becomes Form, Story and Sculpture

How Black fashion blends art, story, and sculpture beyond the runway

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blackamericaweb.com /1 month ago

10 Artists Prince Actually Respected (And Even Admired)

From protégés and collaborators to fellow game-changers, these are the artists who earned Prince’s respect, and in some cases, his mentorship

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thegrio.com /1 month ago

At the 2026 Met Gala, Black stars and socialites turned the human form into art

From Beyoncé to Colman Domingo, here are all of the Black attendees at the 2026 Met Gala who were on

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ebony.com /1 week ago

15 of Our Favorite Black Musicians That Performed on Nickelodeon’s ‘ALL THAT’

Relive the unforgettable performances that defined a generation on the All That stage.

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blackamericaweb.com /1 week ago

Artist Taking The Stage At ESSENCE Festival 2026

ESSENCE Festival showcases Black culture, music, and community with iconic performers like Cardi B, Michelle Obama, and Public Enemy.

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thesource.com /1 month ago

JAMES ARTISSEN: THE ART DEALER OF MODERN R&B IS PAINTING HIS LEGACY IN REAL TIME

Written by award-winning,Muck Rack Verified journalist Jonathan P-Wright for The Source Magazine. Jonathan P-Wright serves as Head of Music Monetization for LOOKHU TV and OpenWav,...

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rte.ie /6 days ago

Racial equity in the arts discussed at Dublin seminar

Artists including dancers, musicians and writers gathered in Dublin city centre this morning to discuss issues surrounding racial equity across the arts in Ireland.

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blackamericaweb.com /6 days ago

Top 10 Black Country Songs That Changed The Genre

Black artists reclaim space in country music, creating crossover hits and showcasing genre's diversity.

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ebony.com /3 weeks ago

Gordon Parks Foundation Gala 2026: Celebrating Art and Activism

Art, activism, and powerful performances unite at the Gordon Parks Foundation Gala 2026

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