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05/07/2026

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04/26/2026

Most people see the 5%—the awards, the Carnegie Hall debut, the applause. They don’t see the roots pushing through the clay.

is rewriting the rules of the orchestra by using the instincts of a hip-hop producer and the history of Black Wall Street.

From the Tulsa Race Massacre, which is his actual family history, to the complexities of mixed-race identity, Jackson’s work is a masterclass in quiet rage and loud talent.

is making his debut May 4th, premiering Migrate with the and .

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04/15/2026

“Know your brand.”

We couldn’t agree more with the powerful perspective shared with us in our latest feature, “The Art of Community Building.”

SaKarra’s reminder is vital for all of us: your brand isn’t just a logo; it’s the environment you create. It’s the words you choose, the colors you wear, and the intentional spaces you build for connection. In a world of digital noise, consistency is how you get found.

Ready to deepen the connection between your brand and your community? Tap the link in our bio to read SaKarra’s expert advice and get inspired.

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02/16/2026

If everything becomes content… what happens to truth? “When journalism became content, people began to treat it differently.” Full conversation with fayemi shakur now on our website and in our newsletter! Subscribe. Link in bio.

02/16/2026

Structure creates sustainability.
Fayemi Shakur on how Newark built real arts infrastructure — and what that means for artists who are serious.
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02/16/2026

02/13/2026

Public art is not decoration.
It is power, placement, and permanence.

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02/13/2026

Creatives - get your notebooks out and be prepared to learn about the business of art and creativity. Please, save, like and share. Let’s get this information to as many people as possible. fayemi shakur on February 15.

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02/13/2026

Before something becomes recognized as culture, someone has to recognize its value.

Often, that someone is fayemi shakur.

Her full conversation with James Rashad releases February 15.
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02/12/2026

When people who actually build culture speak, you listen. The incomparable Fayemi Shakur joins James Rashad for a conversation on art, leadership, and the systems that shape creative economies.
Full interview February 15th.
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02/11/2026

NJ food vendors — real question:

If you were serving at the FIFA Fan Festival, what would you put on the menu?

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Applications are open for the FIFA Fan Festival™ 2026 in NY/NJ. Selected vendors will serve international crowds during one of the largest sporting events in the world. The deadline to apply is February 20.

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