Museum partnering with DC BID and Woolly Mammoth Theatre for weeklong pre-induction celebration with interactive Hip-Hop exhibit and Hip-Hop Happy Hours free for all ages (WASHINGTON, DC – July 7, 2025) –The National Hip-Hop Museum (NHHM) announces its newest Hall of Fame honorees will be Kid ‘n Play, Jungle Brothers, DJ Red Alert, Dana Dane, Kwamé, Sweet Tee and DJ Hollywood. The National Hip-Hop Honors 2025 grand induction ceremony/concert event takes place Saturday, Aug. 23, at the historic Woolly Mammoth Theatre (641 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20004). NHHM also will present its first ever weeklong pre-induction celebration, thanks to…

One man has been murdered while another man tries to heal his trauma. A gripping true story exploring violence, mental health, and trauma,  A Life for a Life follows Kevin Shird and Damion Neal, who met as inmates in the Federal Correctional Institute, Allenwood. Kevin is serving time for drug trafficking, and he suffers from severe nightmares and sleep deprivation due to past traumas and copes through rigorous exercise instead of medication. He tries to guide Damion, a temperamental young man, hoping to keep him out of trouble in a dangerous environment and reunite him with his young daughter. In 2004,…

(BALTIMORE – May 3, 2025) – More than 25 years ago, LaRian Finney launched his entrepreneurial journey—and never looked back. A proud son of Cherry Hill and graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Finney has become one of Baltimore’s most influential entertainment curators. He’s a master at drawing crowds for unforgettable musical experiences that span generations and genres. From the steps of City Hall to Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore Peninsula, and now full circle, back again to Hopkins Plaza, his signature event, Jazzy Summer Nights, has remained a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar. Over the years, he’s brought icons like Fertile…

Come see Sanford and Son Stage Play featuring Rickey Shackleford and Howard G. at The Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose in Baltimore.

(ACCRAH, GHANA – April 1, 2025) – I had the incredible honor of visiting the continent of Africa for the very first time. As someone who’s traveled extensively—exploring countries and cultures across the globe—I realized that the opportunity, and quite honestly, the responsibility, to walk the lands of the Motherland could no longer be delayed. Africa, the ancestral home of people of African descent—and the cradle of civilization itself—was calling. I landed in Ghana, a vibrant nation in West Africa, with a heart full of excitement and curiosity. I was in a true “Chocolate City,” surrounded by a cultural, historical,…

(BALTIMORE – March 18, 2025) – In a dazzling evening of fashion, art, and culinary brilliance, held on Monday, March 17, 2025, the 2025 Baltimore Met Gala (BMG) Theme Reveal captivated hundreds of attendees at the newly completed 4 MLK Building in the city’s Biomed Park. The theme reveal, hosted by WBAL TV news anchor Megan Rivers, marked an electrifying milestone for Baltimore’s creative scene, with designers, models, photographers, chefs, artists, entrepreneurs, and fashionistas eagerly anticipating the grand announcement. The venue, a collaboration between The Finn Group and MOI, provided the perfect backdrop for the evening. This partnership was responsible for designing,…

The EuniPearl Scholarship Concert is Saturday, April 19. It’s going to be great!  A Night of Intimate R&B Baltimore, MD at Morgan State University – Murphy Fine Arts Center

(BALTIMORE – March 2, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of legendary neo-soul singer and artist Angie Stone, who lost her life in a car accident on her way to perform at the tournament. Ms. Stone was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the CIAA Men’s Championship Basketball Game at 4:00 PM. In honor of her legacy, CIAA Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber led a moment of silence and prayer before a somber stadium filled with fans. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker released the following statement: “We are heartbroken over the untimely…

It’s “A Night of Intimate R&B” featuring soulful songs by the sensational Kyana & 4West, sultry saxophonist Brian Lenair, and a special guest performing “A Taste of Luther” on the eve of Luther Vandross’ 74th birthday, Tamba Giles. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:00 PM Murphy Fine Arts Center 2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 Tickets:  $49 Orchestra and Mezzanine / $35 Balcony Early Bird through March 1:  $39 Orchestra and Mezzanine / $25 Balcony Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com or Murphy Fine Arts Center.  Call 443-885-4440 for info.  Concert to benefit EuniPearl Scholarship Fund. That’s Kyana & 4West, Brian Lenair, and “A Taste of Luther” tribute…

Morgan’s Dr. Sara Rahnama and the Program for the Study of the Middle East & North Africa is hosting a special conversation with noted author Ta-Nehisi Coates. Don’t miss out on this important discussion! Tues., Feb 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM  Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore, Maryland, US, 21218 Event link https://events.morgan.edu/event/a-conversation-with-ta-nehisi-coates