Artist Explores Cultural Significance Of The ‘Black Card’ At Hampton Art Lovers

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami.

Also published in The Miami Herald and Miami New Times

The notion of the “Black Card” has permeated popular culture, often serving as a humorous reference. However, its meaning and representation as a marker of racial authenticity have raised questions. Artist Brandon Clarke also shares these concerns, which led him to create ”BLACK Card: Transactions of Cultural Currency.” The exhibition will open on Saturday, June 17  and is on display through Aug. 31 at the Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown.

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‘Juneteenth Juke Joint’ Returns As Annual Event At The Arsht

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

The Adrienne Arsht Center began its Black culture celebration, “The Juneteenth Juke Joint,” in 2022. Now it seems that the celebration of Black culture, music, and food in the American South has gained annual status.

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Sandra Rabrun : Déterminée à laisser sa Trâce dans l’univers poétique

Dans Trâce, Sandra Rabrun nous fait découvrir une facette jusque-là méconnue de sa personnalité artistique. Connue en tant que présentatrice et actrice, Sandra nous livre aujourd’hui sa passion pour la poésie à travers son premier recueil de poèmes.

Par Jonel Juste publié dans Le National

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Le poète haïtien Jonel Juste en signature au Little Haïti Book Festival à Miami

Par Odneson Midy (RezoNodwes)

Le poète et journaliste haïtien, Jonel Juste, sera l’un des auteurs en signature à la nouvelle édition de la foire du livre “Little Haïti Book Festival”, qui se tiendra à Miami, aux États-Unis, le 7 mai prochain. Au cours de cet événement, l’écrivain présentera plusieurs recueils, dont «Mémoire de Quarantaine», un ensemble de récits sur le COVID.

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Little Haiti Book Festival Returns In Full Swing

By Jonel Juste for artburstmiami.com

Also featuring on New Miami Times and The Miami Herald

After a cautious return to in-person events in 2022, the Little Haiti Book Festival is gearing up for a major comeback this year. The annual event takes place on Sunday, May 7, at three locations, Libreri Mapou Book Store, the Caribbean Marketplace (Mache Ayisyen), and the Little Haiti Cultural Center.

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ICA Miami Offers Lectures And Seminars On Haiti’s Arts

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

The arts of Haiti are this spring the focal point of a series of lectures and seminars at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA). Offered by the Knight Art + Research Center program at ICA-Miami, these events notably focus on the artistic practices of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora from a scholarly and artistic perspective.

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Eighteen Miami Artists Explore The Female Body

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Art has long been a means of exploring and depicting the female physique, and this fascination with femininity remains as relevant today as ever. An exhibition in Miami Design District titled “Still There Are Seeds to Be Gathered” features works by eighteen female artists who use their art to explore the female body.

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New FIU Exhibit Honors Female Role Models Through Art

Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida International University (FIU) is presenting “Mama, G-Ma, and Nana: Diamonds in the Sky” at its Miami Beach Urban Studios. This exhibit runs through March 28, 2023, and honors the role models in the lives of the artists Elyssa Llanso, Anna Goraczko, and Tori Scott.

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Jazz In The Gardens Has Evolved And So Has Its Lineup Of Musical Acts

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Hailed as a celebration of Black music and culture, Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) will align performers such as Jill Scott, Jodeci, Ari Lennox, El Debarge, and Adam Blackstone on Saturday; and Erykah Badu, Sean Paul, Mike Phillips, Chandler Moore, Kierra “Kiki” Sheard and Pastor Mike Jr. on Sunday.

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