The Black dance world celebrated when singer Solange Knowles became the first Black woman to compose a New York City Ballet score. Dancers like Janet Collins, Raven Wilkinson, Alvin Ailey and Misty Copeland were just a few pioneers who were turned away because of their skin color, body types and simply being Black. Solange achieving […]
AMHERST Sunday’s Juneteenth celebration on the Town Common featured speakers, music, dance, food, and a whole lot of people coming together to celebrate the holiday in a town with rich ties to the Civil War.Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865.
AMHERST A full day of events, including music, poetry and other entertainment, and food, drink and craft vendors will be held on the Town Common on Sunday as the town celebrates Juneteenth.The Juneteenth Jubilee: Lift Every Voice & Sing runs from.
AMHERST Jewish leaders, joined by area climate and social justice activists and interfaith communities, will be calling on financial institutions to end their investments in fossil fuels in an action in downtown Amherst on Thursday.The “Move Their.
November is a time when many of us start thinking about gifts for the upcoming holidays. Perhaps you finished shopping in August, which I find impressive yet disturbing. Some of us won’t even begin shopping until right before the big family visit,.