Author: The Culture Edits
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Anthony Anderson, Stephen A. Smith and Industry Leaders Celebrate HBCU Excellence at 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala
WILMINGTON, Del. — Leaders from across entertainment, sports, business, media, and higher education gathered in Delaware for the 7th Annual HBCU Week Awards Gala, an evening that celebrated achievement, honored influential changemakers, and unveiled two new scholarship initiatives designed to support future generations of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students. Hosted at the historic…
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Austin African American Book Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Black Literature, Culture and Community
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin African American Book Festival (AAABF) is marking a major milestone this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary with two events in June that highlight the power of literature, storytelling, activism, and community. For two decades, the festival has served as one of Central Texas’ premier literary events, creating a space where…
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Pan African Film Festival Returns to Austin as Part of AFS Cinema’s Summer Lineup
The Pan African Film Festival is returning to AFS Cinema for its fourth annual Austin series, bringing a curated selection of acclaimed films from the festival’s Los Angeles showcase to local audiences. Established in 1992 by Danny Glover, the late Ja’Net DuBois, and Ayuko Babu, the Pan African Film Festival has become one of the…
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Kinky Curly Coily Festival Returns to Austin July 26 with Natural Hair Education, Live Music, and Community Celebration
AUSTIN, Texas — The Kinky Curly Coily Festival is set to return to Austin on Sunday, July 26, 2026, bringing together natural hair enthusiasts, beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, and families for a day dedicated to culture, education, and community. Taking place at Pershing Hall, the annual festival celebrates the beauty and versatility of natural hair while…