Events

Ahead of the U.S Open singles tournament in a few days, the Lotte New York Palace hosted its ninth annual Palace Invitational last night in the Villard Ballroom. Guests enjoyed a front-row seat to some of tennis’ biggest names as they battled for victory in a lively pickleball tournament. Taking to the court were tennis icon Serena Williams, American tennis player Taylor Fritz, Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini, and former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki. Lotte New York

The energy inside the Brooklyn Academy of Music was electric on Monday night as guests gathered for the trailer launch of Children of Blood and Bone, an upcoming fantasy film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood. The evening featured an exclusive screening of the trailer and a special Q&A moderated by Lena Waithe. Prince-Bythewood spoke about why she decided to direct the film after turning down the offer twice over the last seven years. “I think I was both

After a one-year hiatus, CURLFEST 2026 returned this weekend to Randall’s Island, bringing together thousands of attendees for a celebration of textured hair, culture, and community. CURLFEST honors the glory of textured crowns, the richness of our skin, and the boundless joy of our culture,” said co-founder Charisse Higgins. Higgins is one of the five founders of CURLFEST as a member of the Curly Girl Collective, alongside Tracey Coleman, Gia Lowe, Simone Mair, and Melody He

Daniel Seavey’s Live on the Loop show took place this Thursday at the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club in New York. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter and record producer hit the stage for back-to-back shows starting at 8:00pm. Seavey first incorporated a looper pedal into his live show during his sold-out solo Second Wind Tour last year in support of his debut album. The tour included 34 shows across North America, Europe, and Oceania. His captivating one-man performance of l

The Black Beauty Club hosted its first-ever Beauty on the Block event at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza in Harlem during Juneteenth weekend. Guests gathered for the outdoor celebration and had the opportunity to purchase products from over twenty of their favorite Black-owned brands, including Dosso Beauty, Good Weather Skin, KOBA Skincare, and Harlem Perfume Co. Photo by Jacques Morel Tomi Talabi, founder of The Black Beauty Club, has hosted over 100 global events and cu

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Over 400 guests gathered out east this past weekend for ART & SOUL: A Celebration of Black Art, Culture, and Community in the heart of the Hamptons.

On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Black Beauty Club held an Eid celebration at the iconic SAA Club in Brooklyn.

Hundreds of Black innovators & tech leaders met at DOM Lounge for networking, shaping the industry's future.

Franny Arrieta's 'The Art of Falling in Love Again' celebration in Brooklyn was a powerful exploration of love & vulnerability.

Disney's new 'Snow White' reimagining sparks controversy, but fans gather for advanced screening at AMC Theater, embracing the fresh twist.

NYABJ's annual Black History Month Brunch Fundraiser brings community together in Harlem for food, conversation, and fun activities.

NYABJ's monthly panel explores sports journalism with CBS experts Keiana Martin, David Cummings, Jasmyn Wimbish, and Justin Haley.

The BET+ original film A Wesley South African Christmas premiered on November 21, 2024, on BET+. Before its release, I spoke with cast...

On Monday, November 18, members of the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) attended a private screening of Tupac: Cover-Up...

Christmas is almost here, and holiday movies are about to start rolling out! NYABJ members love attending advance screenings, and as...

In the city that never sleeps, not even the weather can dampen the spirit of more than 60,000 New Yorkers for a night filled with music...

"I'm just a hard worker who is trying to survive because I'm scared of going back. I'm scared of losing all this." Over the past decade,...

As a member of NYABJ, enjoying early screenings of movies is one of the perks. So, when I caught wind of the opportunity to see Bob...

After two consecutive cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival made its comeback this...