The Costen Cultural Exhibit  is a unique collection of rare photographs, documents, ephemera, memorabilia, fine art and collectibles which serves as a vehicle to educate, encourage, enlighten and inspire people of the African American imprint on this country.  It documents the history, literature, politics and culture and represents the diverse experience from across the country focusing on regional, ethnic and [...]

The Connecticut Young Writers Trust — the state’s longest-running literary competition for teens, now in its 15th year — announces its program for spring 2012. The trust will host free workshops for young poets and writers and their teachers from around the state on March 10 at the Jumoke Academy in Hartford and at Rockville High School on March 13. [...]

Coca-Cola Urges African Americans to “Pay It Forward” This Black History Month And Beyond Grammy Award-winner and philanthropist Ne-Yo, fashion designer Tracy Reese and Essence president Michelle Ebanks are joining Coca-Cola in a refreshing new Black History Month program urging African Americans to “pay it forward” to the next generation. The world’s most recognized brand celebrates Black history being made [...]

Karen Israel Takes ‘Best in Show’ At National Arts Program Held at Capital Community College More than half of all Winners Came from Hartford Artists; More than 300 art pieces were submitted in professional, amateur and youth categories Karen Israel of West Hartford was awarded ‘Best in Show’ at the Community Renewal Team’s 21st Annual National Arts Program exhibit Saturday, [...]

by Walter Rutledge Harlem World Magazine The Dance Theatre of Harlem II had their New York debut season at the Joyce Theatre this month. The company  presented an encyclopedic program of contemporary and neoclassic works by emerging, established and renowned choreographers. It also marks the return of the Dance Theatre of Harlem moniker to New York audiences for the first [...]

A new music documentary American Masters Cab Calloway: Sketches — premiering nationally Monday, February 27 at 10pm (ET/PT) on PBS (check local listings) in honor of Black History Month. In the New York metro-area the film airs Sunday, February 26 at 8pm on THIRTEEN. The film will stream after the premiere at http://pbs.org/americanmasters Watch Cab Calloway: Sketches on PBS. See [...]

By Sasha Allen It is always devastating when someone dies, but especially so when that person is as iconic as Whitney Houston. Of course, we cannot place blame squarely on her relationships and her struggles with addiction. Whitney Houston had options and access to help. We can only wish that her will to survive was more powerful than any demon. [...]

Eastern Connecticut State University Presents 12-Part TV Series on Martin Luther King Jr. Had he lived, the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 83 years old this year.  As part of its celebration of King’s birthday, Eastern Connecticut State University will present a 12-part series looking back on the life and times of the man, widely considered [...]