Written By Jonel Juste (Artburst Miami)
This year, Miami-Dade County will mark Black History Month with an array of events. Highlights include the Arsht Center’s 5th annual Heritage Fest, the Dranoff 2 Piano’s annual West African Beats concert series, and the Hampton House’s Greatest Weekend.
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On accuse parfois le christianisme d’être une “religion de l’homme blanc”, en raison des liens historiques qu’il a entretenus avec l’essor des nations européennes et la fondation des États-Unis.
Continue reading “Le christianisme est-il la religion de l’homme blanc ?”Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
The Miami Beach Botanical Garden joined forces with the Miami Beach Garden Club to reimagine the 600 block of Lincoln Road, which they turned into a Pollinator Pathway.
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Storytelling possesses the ability to disrupt preconceived notions and biases through the presentation of varied narratives and perspectives. With this principle in mind, Oolite Arts will screen the works of 13 filmmakers on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Little Haiti Cultural Complex.
By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami
On Saturday, November 4, South Floridians are invited to celebrate the essence of Miami at HistoryMiami Museum’s seventh annual CultureFest 305. The free festival will feature a tapestry of cultural performances, interactive demonstrations, Afro-Cuban dance, and traditional food from countries such as Serbia, Haiti, among other highlights.
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The Free Gospel Sundays’ music series returns this month for its 15th anniversary. True to tradition, it will spotlight the talents of local and national gospel music artists on the Knight Concert Hall stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center, while bringing the inspirational gospel sounds to the streets across Miami-Dade County.
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During a discussion with Google Bard, we inquired about the challenges individuals are currently confronting in 2023. Among the issues it highlighted were the persisting COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its consequences, and the mental health crisis. Consequently, we raised the question with Bard: Is Artificial Intelligence itself not one of the contemporary issues affecting people today? In the course of our dialogue, Google Bard acknowledged that there is indeed a concern regarding the utilization of artificial intelligence, particularly in ways that harm workers, and it emphasized the necessity for governmental regulation in this domain. Here’s our full interview with Google Bard on the impact of AI on the job market.
Continue reading “Google Bard: The government must regulate the use of AI, enforcing laws protecting workers’ rights”by Jonel Juste, Artburst Miami
Qunyatta Warren, the newly appointed Cultural Center Manager at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex (LHCC), shared his vision for the institution and the changes he plans to implement during his tenure. Warren, who is also a musician, assumed the role last August. He indicates that he brings innovations, cultural experience, and a commitment to community engagement.
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Also features in the Miami Herald
History can be erased or obscured if nothing is done to prevent it. This is particularly true for Black history. And this is where Ernest Withers’ photography steps in. “It provides historical truth and visual proof that African-American history and its culture are important,” says Rosalind Withers, Ernest’s daughter and director of the Withers Collection Museum & Gallery in Memphis.
Continue reading “Ernest Withers’ Exhibit Captures Legacy In Photos Of Black History”by Jonel Juste for Miami New Times
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The familiar tunes of “On Bended Knee,” “I’ll Make Love To You,” and “End of the Road” are poised to fill the air as Boyz II Men gears up for a performance at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach on September 1. Known for its music’s romantic sway, which helped conceive countless babies, the group will take the stage at LIV, the nightclub within the iconic resort.
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