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2026 Met Gala Theme & Co Chairs Announced

The 2026 Met Gala is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about editions of fashion’s biggest night, bringing together culture, art, and celebrity on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The

February 24, 2026

Parties & Galas

Bunch Ball 2026: Oldest Black Social Club Continues Tradition During Mardi Gras

The 2026 Bunch Ball in New Orleans continued a storied tradition that blends society, camaraderie, and Carnival season celebration in one of the city’s most exclusive social gatherings. Known informally as the Bunch Ball, the event serves as the annual dance for

February 23, 2026

Los Angeles·Parties & Galas

2026 UNCF Los Angeles Mayor’s Masked Ball

The Los Angeles Masked Ball hosted by the United Negro College Fund returned as one of the city’s most anticipated philanthropic gatherings, bringing together civic leaders, entertainers, educators, and community advocates in support of higher education access for students attending Historically Black

February 21, 2026

Parties & Galas

African American Leadership Academy’s Ascension Gala

The African American Leadership Academy began the year with purpose at its annual Ascension Gala, held January 3, an evening dedicated to celebrating achievement, mentorship, and community advancement. The event gathered educators, professionals, civic leaders, families, and supporters to recognize students and

February 21, 2026

Art & Culture

Solange Knowles’ Saint Heron Launches Free Digital Archive Celebrating Black and Brown Literature

Artist and cultural curator Solange Knowles continues expanding her creative platform Saint Heron with the launch of a free digital archival library dedicated to literature by Black and Brown writers and poets. The new online archive gives public access to a growing

February 21, 2026

Art & Culture

Inside MCASD’s “Giants” — Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Bring Their Art Legacy to San Diego

San Diego’s cultural calendar is about to receive a rare kind of exhibition — one built not by curators alone, but by artists who chose to become collectors in order to change the narrative. This spring, the Museum of Contemporary Art San

February 21, 2026

Education

Institute of Museum and Library Services Provides $1.7 Million of Funding to HBCUs

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has continued its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities through its FY 2025 slate of discretionary grant recipients. Eight HBCUs and one HBCU alliance received a total of $1,725,261, furthering President Trump’s commitment

February 21, 2026

Business·Restaurants

Marc Barnes, Leader in Hospitality Offers Free Gems on Earn Your Leisure Podcast

For more than two decades, Marc Barnes has been a quiet architect behind some of Washington, D.C.’s most influential hospitality spaces, helping shape the culture of upscale nightlife and social gathering in the city. Known for his ability to curate environments that

February 20, 2026

Food & Drink

Ashley Graham Reimagines a Forgotten Italian Icon with Lucci Lambrusco–a Modern Sparkling Red Wine Made for Today’s Table

Supermodel, entrepreneur, and longtime Lambrusco enthusiast Ashley Graham, together with co-founder Danny Epstien, created Lucci to share their love of this Italian classic with a new generation. Perfect for happy hour with friends or dinner with family, Lucci is a dry, sparkling

February 17, 2026

Parties & Galas

Keep Memory Alive Honors Kenny Loggins and Hosts Star-Studded Lineup at 30th Anniversary of Power of Love Gala

Keep Memory Alive honored music legend Kenny Loggins at the 30th anniversary Power of Love® gala on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A star-studded crowd gathered for the milestone evening, including Kevin Cronin, Gavin DeGraw, Hunter Hawkins, Richard

February 16, 2026

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