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With everyone excited to watch the Super Bowl tonight, which is taking place in New Orleans, a city rich in history, culture, and tradition, there is an unsung hero whose work you’ve seen but may not know her name. 26-year-old New Orleans artist Tahj Williams became the first person in Super Bowl History to handcraft the logo and theme art.
On Monday, May 5, celebrities from all around the world will descend on the Upper East Side at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala. This year the spring exhibition will be “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” displayed from May 10 until October 26. The dress code for the evening is “Tailored for You.” This week, the Met Gala host committee was announced and it is comprised of talented people across an array of fields. Some notable names include writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, director Spike Lee, and designer Dapper Dan. Athletes were also included like Simone Biles, Angel Reese, and She’Carri Richardson.
This week we launched our new podcast called Pause For A Moment. It’s a brief 10-15 minute podcast about different aspects of Black culture and the plethora of things that relate to Black culture. We know our readers’s time is precious and we promise not to waste it by providing quality content weekly. If you have any suggestions for topics, don’t hesitate to reach out.
In this episode of Pause For A Moment, we explored how artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool in addressing healthcare disparities. From improving diagnostic accuracy to expanding access in underserved communities, we’ll unpack the potential of AI to create more equitable health outcomes and the challenges that come with it. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon!
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Nike has released reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson’s signature sneaker called the Nike A’One.
Kith and Brooklyn Museum have collaborated for a Black History Month Artist Series Capsule, limitedcollection, and activation.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has officially started its national Black History Month tour.
Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala raised $3 million for Black Owned Businesses.
Tennis star Coco Gauff makes a $100k donation to HBCU’s for tennis scholarships.
BET Media Group, NAACP, JSSK, and WME launch the Altadena Community Preservation Fund to aid homeowners.
Conversations this week
Actress, producer, and writer Issa Rae talks to Delina Medhin on It Takes A Village Podcast.
Film producer, writer, and director Prentice Penny talks about his career with Mike Jackson on Why Not Me?
Denzel Washington has a conversation with the New York Times.
Squire CEO and cofounder Songe LaRon talks with Jabari Young about his company crossing a $700 million valuation.
Artist Tahj Williams has a conversation about her art and her journey with The Cut.
The Weeknd’s album Hurry Up Tomorrow achieved the highest debut of 2025 with 490k first-week sales.
With the induction of Sterling Sharpe into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, him and Shannon Sharpe become the first set of brothers inducted.
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