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photo credit: Shantrelle P. Lewis In honor of Shantrelle P.

Scenes from a video tribute to Baba Chuck Davis On Sunday inside of the BAM Gilman Opera House, the community gathered to pay loving tribute to one of the community's most beloved leaders of African arts and Culture: Baba Chuck Davis who passed away

With a long weekend on deck, the real question is what NOT to do. Don't holla at ladies like you on a one day pass. Don't bring flowers to folks with allergies. Don't bring your jump off to your best friend's wedding.

image credit: billboard.com The long-awaited renovation for Fort Greene's historic Paramount Theatre is expected to begin this fall as Amplify reports.

More than 200,000 NYC public school students - roughly 1 out of 5 - were chronically absent (missing 38 days or more of school) last year, according to the Mayor's Interagency Task Force on Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism and School Engagement .

Pierre Francillon in front of the first mural in the PLG ABC project in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

The weekend is here, so let's all cheer. Ok, maybe not cheer. That might be a bit much, but the weekend is a reason to have a drink, cut a rug and gather with friends. So in that spirit, here's a few recommendations for your social calendar.

Now in its 40th year, DanceAfrica 2017 returns, beginning Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29, for its annual celebration of dance, music and culture of the African diaspora in the United States and abroad.

photo credit: bam.org Chuck Davis, the highly esteemed founder of the African American Dance Ensemble , has died at age 80. The ensemble announced his passing on its Facebook page on Sunday, May 14.

It's Mother's Day weekend, aka, time to treat your momma like the superstar she is! There are more fun things to do aside from Mother's Day.