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7 Dec

In ‘Forothermore,’ Nick Cave Brings History’s Unheard Voices To

Photo Credit: Sandro Miller For Nick Cave, art has at all times meant more to him than simply paint on a canvas. Since 1992, this Chicago native has worked tirelessly as a visible artist, designer, and educator that implemented compelling messages in his work. On November 18, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Latest York City launched the acclaimed exhibition, Forothermore, recognizing that work. Curated by Naomi Beckwith, the pieces on display have fun three a long time of the artist’s practice as a vehicle for self-expression against ongoing injustice to his community. As a Black queer artist, Cave’s intention is to make his art accessible to all those that feel uncentered in society. His series of Soundsuits – wearable sculptures which...
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15 Nov

Entrepreneur Aaliyah Marandiz Wins $100000 At ESSENCE Festival Of

Ten Black women entrepreneurs earned their share of $250,000 in funding for his or her businesses because of the Recent Voices Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. This in-person pitch competition, held on Saturday, July 2 on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Recent Orleans, awarded one (1) grand prize of $100,000; (2) $50,000; and (2) $25,000 money grants, combined with personalized business skills development, coaching, and mentoring for six months post-competition.  Designed to assist women of color-led businesses navigate the present climate and find solutions to the challenges they face, the Recent Voices + Chase Pitch Competition empowers entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow their businesses. The largest win of the day —$100,000 to be exact—got here courtesy of the good mind of...
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29 Oct

Entrepreneur Aaliyah Marandiz Wins $100,000 At ESSENCE Festival Of

Ten Black women entrepreneurs earned their share of $250,000 in funding for his or her businesses because of the Latest Voices Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. This in-person pitch competition, held on Saturday, July 2 on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Latest Orleans, awarded one (1) grand prize of $100,000; (2) $50,000; and (2) $25,000 money grants, combined with personalized business skills development, coaching, and mentoring for six months post-competition.  Designed to assist women of color-led businesses navigate the present climate and find solutions to the challenges they face, the Latest Voices + Chase Pitch Competition empowers entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow their businesses. The most important win of the day —$100,000 to be exact—got here courtesy of the good mind...
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26 Sep

Entrepreneur Aaliyah Marandiz Wins $100,000 At ESSENCE Festival Of

Ten Black women entrepreneurs earned their share of $250,000 in funding for his or her businesses because of the Recent Voices Foundation and JPMorgan Chase. This in-person pitch competition, held on Saturday, July 2 on the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in Recent Orleans, awarded one (1) grand prize of $100,000; (2) $50,000; and (2) $25,000 money grants, combined with personalized business skills development, coaching, and mentoring for six months post-competition.  Designed to assist women of color-led businesses navigate the present climate and find solutions to the challenges they face, the Recent Voices + Chase Pitch Competition empowers entrepreneurs to create, launch, and grow their businesses. The largest win of the day —$100,000 to be exact—got here courtesy of the good mind of...
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