Category: Black Arts
Lifting Spirits and Celebrating Art: The 40 for 40 Experience at Ali Cultural Arts Center
On December 14, the Hazel Armbrister Courtyard at the Ali Cultural Arts Center was buzzing with creativity and community spirit, all thanks to the “40 for 40” art experience hosted by Major Visibility Providers. This event wasn’t just about showcasing art; it was a celebration of community, bringing people together for an evening of fun, […]
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Pompano Beach Arts Unveils Crowns and Trophies:
A Solo Exhibition by Chris Clark Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to present Crowns and Trophies, a captivating solo exhibition by acclaimed self-taught artist, illustrator, and muralist Chris Clark. Held at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, this exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of works exploring themes of identity, history, and representation. Clark employs a diverse range […]
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As I See It: Amazing Things are Happening in Collier City District 5
By David Miller Well, what happened? Since 2021, there has been a lot of construction work being done on the streets of Collier City, a predominantly African American subdivision in the City of Pompano Beach. Thirty years! Long anticipated infrastructure has been taking place on NW 27th avenue, and now we finally see some results […]
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Imagination Unchained – A Three-Day Juneteenth Celebration by Black Genius in Flight
By Kristen Hernandez Lauderhill, FL – Black Genius in Flight’s Juneteenth celebration showed South Florida what it means to be Black and unchained. The three-day event was presented at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, located at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill. “Black Genius in Flight brings the message through the music,” said Stichiz, featured R&B artist […]
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Hazel K. Armbrister’s Historical Legacy Honored at Ali Arts Cultural Center
A trailblazer, civil rights activist, educator, historian and Black pioneer By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – When Lydia Wilson stood before the podium in the Ali Cultural Arts Center courtyard, she appeared poised and steady. She held her back straight, shoulders out and her head up, just like her mother, Hazel K. Armbrister, taught […]
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Injustice Thrives on Silence: Poetic Just Us Empowers Local Artists to Get Loud
By Kristen Hernandez Lauderhill, FL The rapid rise of the spoken word as a form of artistic expression has exploded, and creative-minded South Floridians are on a continuous search for an outlet. Poetic Just Us, an annual event held at Chainless Change, located at 4300 North University Drive in Lauderhill, was the solution for those […]
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