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With approximately 1.3 percent of philanthropic dollars invested into Latino-led organization, the Latino Giving Circle Network™ is targeting their resources for grassroots leaders in their communities to counter this statistic.

Submissions are now open for the 45th edition of the Durban International Film Festival and will be accepted through January 31, 2024.

African American Arts and Cultural Complex (AAACC) is home for over 200 emerging and unsung artists launched in the new arts series, "Season of Black Art" (SOBA). SF Black Film Fest Celebrating 25 years joins in the recognition of emerging talent.

What a great birthday present! NOLA's Royal Family of Music is encouraged! Great news on the day before his birthday, especially after the recent loss of their "Young Lion" David Russell Batiste.

"Season of Black Art" (SOBA), curated through February 2024 held its successful kickoff October 29th. The newly launched continuum of creativity, SOBA celebrates Black Music from Motown to Jazz to Gospel to Funk to Hip Hop as the beat goes on!

Tonight is the last chance to see the South African musical delegation in New Orleans at SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO following tour teaching students and honoring late Ambassador James Joseph & David Russell Batiste Jr. in honor of NOSACONN's 25th Year!

Eight South African cultural ambassadors have arrived in New Orleans as part of cultural exchange between South Africa and New Orleans honoring two late cherished Louisiana citizens in coordination with New Orleans South Africa Connection NOSACONN

The Sunday launch of "The Season of Black Art" kicks off the monthly arts presentations with Black Literature, Narratives & Business at the African American Art & Culture Complex premiering the AAACC Creative Cohorts of the Dream Keeper Initiative.

Russell Batiste Band members will be joined by special guests including Leo Nocentelli, June Yamagishi, Jason Mingledorf, Jazmine Butler, Jamal Batiste and other Batiste Family members during time slot originally planned for Batiste to perform.

From the Church, To the Cemetery to the Howling Wolf, The celebrations have initiated the beginning efforts to benefit Batiste's children, his youth mentees and other musicians.