Beauty in Times Square

BRONZED & UNBOTHERED A 12-foot Black woman statue in Times Square stirs debate. We say: it’s about time. Towering among the flashing lights and tourist cameras of Times Square stands Grounded in the Stars, a monumental bronze sculpture by British artist Thomas J Price. The statue, depicting a full-bodied Black woman in leggings, t-shirt, and

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Smithsonian’s NMAAHC Brings Black History Month to Life for All Audiences

By Attiyya Atkins For the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), Black History Month isn’t just a time to reflect—it’s shines a light on themes of resilience, creativity, and community care that we desperately need in this second Trump term. With its thoughtfully curated programs, the NMAAHC invites audiences both near

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