The Politics of Black Hair


Free Crowns: Beauty, Resistance, and the Politics of Black Hair

“As much as India.Arie said, ‘I Am Not My Hair,’ we are also our hair.” That observation from curator Diamond Ashman serves as the foundation of Free Crowns, a group exhibition exploring the relationship between Black hair, identity, culture, and self-expression.

Prince Day Celebration

The Prince Day Celebration brought fans of all ages together for an evening of music, memories, and community. Featuring DJ Alkemy, the event honored the life and legacy of Prince with a mix of beloved hits and deep cuts that only true Prince fans would know. Attendees mingled, danced, sang along, and shared personal memories of how Prince’s music shaped their lives.


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Peabo Bryson, who died on June 2nd, was one of music's most elegant and expressive voices. His songs carried romance, tenderness, and emotional depth, becoming part of weddings, family memories, movie moments, and love stories around the world. Enjoy his classic, "A Whole New World."

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