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Art & Culture
Opening Nov 2: Amy Sherald’s ‘American Sublime’ makes its debut in Baltimore before heading to NYC.
Take action by Sun Apr 5, 4:00 PM
Open Call
Enter now: American Black Film Festival invites global filmmakers for its 30th anniversary in Miami Beach
Take action by Tue Feb 10, 5:00 PM
Open Call
Black‑ and woman‑owned Galerie Shibumi issues open call for “Light Between Departures” — emerging photographers & filmmakers invited.
Take action by Sat Jan 31, 4:59 AM
Open Call
Fashion program: RAISEfashion opens applications for its 2026 Masterclass All Stars, supporting emerging underrepresented designers. Apply by Dec 10.
Take action by Thu Dec 11, 4:59 AM
People & Politics
Historic Double Victory: Dr. Dorcey Applyrs and Sharon Owens Elected as First Black Women Mayors of Albany and Syracuse
Business Update
Tracee Ellis Ross Expands Pattern Beauty with PATTERN BODY — new body care line available now
Product Launch
Order now: BodyLove by Tal launches beginner-friendly Herbal Recipes Ebook & DIY Wellness Kit
Community Events
Noname Book Club hits NYC Oct 25th for ‘Assata: An Autobiography’ — plus meetups in 14 more cities.
On the shelves
Partake is now available to buy at costco
Art & Culture
Patrick Eugène joins Dior’s Lady Dior Art legacy - the Haitian-American artist reimagines the Lady Dior handbag for its 10th anniversary
Product Launch
BLACK COPPER debuts Inheritance: Deconstructing Our Shared Histories — new issue on blackcopper.org
Art & Culture
Misty Copeland honored at Lincoln Center as she retires from American Ballet Theatre.
Art & Culture
17 emerging NYC artists selected for The Shed’s Open Call 2025–26 commissioning program.
Community News
Brooklyn Tea expands to JFK — sip, shop, and unwind before takeoff at Terminal 4.
Business Update
Black-owned brand The Wrap Life, known for head-wraps and hair accessories, officially closed its shot on Nov 21st, 2025.
Art & Culture
Naderson Saint Pierre debuts first NYC mural in Harlem: A tribute to culture, community, and creative beginnings.
On the shelves
#BlackinRetail - Hoop Mobb Accessories is now available to shop at Nordstrom Rack Online & In-Store. Click the link to try the store locator
Business Announcement
A small shift, big impact: Savoir Faire updates pricing starting Sept 5 to reflect rising costs
Sports & Culture
Haiti makes history with a long-awaited win over Nicaragua, taking first in Group C.
Business Announcement
Black‑owned stationery brand Aya Paper Co. closes after six years of championing sustainable greeting cards.
Community News
Je T’aime Patisserie in Bedstuy launches free breakfast program for SNAP/EBT holders starting Nov 1 — community donations welcome.
Call for Submissions
Royersford Commons seeks submissions from local artists to fill common spaces with bold original work — $25,000 budget set aside.
On the shelves
#BlackinRetail - Jam + Rico is now available to shop at the Studio Dem in Brooklyn, NY
Creative Opportunities
Harlem’s Fashion Row and Black Beauty Roster present The Beauty of Business in Fashion summit.
Community News
DOC NYC - The country’s largest documentary film festival - honors Joe Brewster & Michèle Stephenson with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award for their Black diaspora storytelling.
Community News
Grand Opening: Gladys Bookshop opens Sept 6 — join for books, music, food, wine, and a vibrant celebration of community.
Product Launch
Shop Telfar x Timberland’s bold new footwear & bag collection — Out Now
Community News
All Hands on Deck — Volunteer with Haitian Cultural Exchange as a community supporter: DIY skills, people skills, and problem solvers welcome!
Business Announcement
Solange launches Saint Heron Digital Library — free access to rare Black & Brown literary works
Open Call
Apply now: Haiti Cultural Exchange open call for Programs & Fundraising interns and fellows — fall 2025
Product Launch
Own KAI Collective’s hand-blown Togo leather mini bag — the Little London drops now
Business News
Ramen by Ra returns! This time, Chef Rasheeda Purdie makes the East Village her home with a space of her own.
Business Announcement
Anansi TV re-launches: Bold Caribbean & diaspora films now streaming worldwide
Business Announcement
Brooklyn BBeloved Ramen restaurnat by Ra is slated to reopen in East Village soon
Call for Submissions
Open Call: HERstory at Monad Gallery — A multimedia exhibition spotlighting Black Women photographers and artists.
Community
Art&B Vol. 2: Where R&B Meets Art — Sept 12 at Brooklyn Art Cave, 7 PM–Midnight. Exhibit, DJs, open bar, activities & more.
Achievement
Caribbean Pride at the Emmys: Island TV, Haitian Ladies Network's Anaise Manuel and Arielle Dominique Win for Caribbean Cook-Out
Community News
Dr. Berthrude Albert Named Ambassador to Cap-Haitien: A New Chapter in Her Dedication to Haiti’s Growth
Business Announcement
Looking for Accessible & Affordable Wellness?
@asafespacestudios Now Offers Bi-Weekly, Donation-Based Classes Starting at Just $1! Click for schedule
Business Announcement
Join KHIRY’s community for Afrofuturist inspiration and receive 15% off your first order
Business Announcement
The Urban Grape closes its Boston store after 13 years. Founders promise a return and invite the community to follow their rebuild
Business Announcement
Anima Iris launches Mid Summer Sale — 50% off handbags as the brand rebrands and clears space for new designs
Community News
Photodom opens its doors to creators with the launch of their full-service rental studio in Brooklyn
Open Call
Photodom seeks film photographers and media makers for 2025–2026 shows.
Pop Culture & TV
Telfar marks 20 years with Erykah Badu’s 'Bag Lady' reborn in a new visual.
Community News
Support a Black farmer this Thanksgiving with locally raised halal meats from Prince Abou’s Butchery.
Business Announcement
Experience BedStuy’s Queer Living Room: STUDIO1514 reopens as a free community space
Business Announcement
The Wrap Life, a trailblazing Black-owned brand, closes its doors — founder Nnenna Stella pens a powerful farewell.
Pop Culture & TV
Inside the codes: Travis Scott and Martine Rose join GQ’s Will Welch to honor Virgil Abloh’s legacy in Paris.
Community News
India Doris of Markette NYC is The MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities 2025 Young Chef Award winner.
Fashion & Shopping news
Diarrablu
Diarrablu's RESORT 26 IS LIVE! Explore the new collection SOLAY: A MIAMI STATE OF MIND
BruceGlen x Madamette
BruceGlen and Madamette team up on a limited-edition collection, merging iconic silhouettes with vivid prints — browse the NOW Collection
Victor Glemaud
Up to 50% all Victor Glemaud items at Saks Fifth online
Khoi
Khoi Sample Sale starts November 8 until Nov 9th, in Chicago
Blackstock & Weber
Blackstock & Weber for Huckberry Drops Today - Oct 31
Kai Collective
Kai Collective teases Suki Sunglasses dropping October 31
Sergio Hudson
Volvo Cars x Sergio Hudson
Rovell Gaither
Rovell Gaither drops Sink Or Swim Hobo Bag
Onalaja Official
Onalaja debuts SS26 collection ‘MARKED’ at Lagos Fashion Week
Curves by Sean Brown
Curves by Sean Brown restocked their knit tote - and yes it's already sold out
Grace Wales Bonner
Grace Wales Bonner appointed as new creative director of Hermès Menswear
Patrick Eugène x DIOR
Patrick Eugène joins Dior’s Lady Dior Art legacy — the Haitian-American artist reimagines the Lady Dior handbag for its 10th anniversary
Christopher John Rogers
Upcoming Collection 016 Thirty-One - Louie Strip Drop
Joe Freshgoods
Coming Soon: Joe Freshgoods x New Balance Hand-Me-Downs & Bag Lady
Weston Bronco
Dallas Mavs x Weston Bronco: Texas Rodeo
Martine Rose
Martine Rose x Nike 2025: Dropping Soon | Reimagining of the 90's Arsenal
Bricks & Wood
The Hundreds x Bricks & Wood: From Rosewood with Love Collection
Brooklyn Football Club
Brooklyn Tea x Brooklyn Football Club Drop Limited Edition Jerseys
Telfar
Telfar x Melissa jelly bags 50% off
Pear Nova
End of Summer Sale 30% Off
Khoi
Khoi: Power In Purple Collection — Drops Oct 17 in stores, Oct 18 online
Ahmrii Lorraine
‘The Better in Me’: A limited-edition jacquard knit top
Blakawout Studios
A Look Into Our Fashion Fridays Newsletter - Sizzling Sample Sale, Trendy Fall Faves, Collabs & More
Danessa Myricks Beauty
Danessa Myricks unveils Lightwork VII Palette: 18 dynamic shades
SPUNGE
Salehe Bembury, creator of SPUNGE, debuts his first sneaker, Osmosis
Puma
A$AP ROCKY x PUMA
Nike
Nike x Air Afrique debuted the Air Max RK61 on Oct 9
Hanifa
Hanifa, FW 25 Drop: knits, Furs, Corsets & More
Christie Brown
Christie Brown: Fall Winter 25' Collection
Kai Collective
Kai Collective — Little London Mini Bag
Telfar
Timberland x TELFAR: NYC Inspired Streetwear
Andrea Iyamah
Andrea Iyamah Fall Winter 25' Collection Drop
Yaito
Coming Soon: Yaito x adidas Superstar
Savoir Faire
Savoir Faire — The Crownstones Collection
Vontélle
Vontélle x Harlem Haberdashery Collection
Khoi
KHOI Teases Sneak Peek for Upcoming RAYE Unisex Sunglasses: Join Their Waitlist For the Drop
Aunts Et Uncles
Aunts Et Uncles Labor Day Drop: 4 Island Vibe Graphic T-Shirts Available Now!
Plants For Skin
Plants For Skin Back to School Sale — Skincare products for $10, Body & Haircare $15
This is How I Sunday
Island Echoes Discovery Set
Pattern Beauty
PATTERN BODY – Launch Collection
Milfand
Mifland Levis Special Projects II
Elisa Johnson
Gideon in Brown Tortoise Optical Lens
DeAundra Craigman Studios
DeAundra Craigman Studios - Core Collection: Sound on. Candle lit. You’re home now.
Homage Year
TENURE Collection - HOMAGE OVA Manifestation Bag
Christie Brown
The Christie Brown Signature Jersey - SS '25
Basement Boy US
Pink Reflective Tracksuit by Basement Boy
This is Us World
SS '25 Danshiki Crop
Telfar
Telfar Tie Bags
Soul Food Candle Company
La Bodega De Soul - Plátano Más Duro
Brown Girl Jane
LU'AU Hair and Body Mist
Harlem Perfume Co.
Showgirl Eau de Parfum
OUI the People
BODY WATER ORANGE BLOSSOM by OUI the People
OUI the People
SOUK HONEY by OUI the People
NinetyNine Products
Ninety-Nine Products X BeEyeConic — The Love One
Telfar
Telfar Plastic Bag Collection
Stella Jean
FW 25/26 Stella Jean – Buffalo Soldiers: Sisters Across the Sea
Rovell Gaither
Queer Baggage
BBlacc Studios
Spring/Summer 25 - Tee collection
Homage Year
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