Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The arrival of the troops arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.

Brooklyn Sudano Talks Mom Donna Summer's Life Away From the Cameras

Hip-Hop X Siempre, produced by veteran director Jessy Terrero, looks to the past to remember and celebrate the Latinos who were a founding part of hip-hop. Highlighting legends like Fat Joe, B-Real, N.O.R.E and Residente, while spotlighting new voices in the genre such as Eladio Carrión, Myke Towers, Alemán, Snow Tha Product, Villano Antillano y Trueno.

We continue our celebration of AAPI month here at BELLA! Watch our EIC Vanessa Coppes get candid about the media industry and her rise to success with Journalist, Style + Fashion Expert Jennifer Chan!

It’s that time of year again to dance and shout and be proud… it’s Gay Pride! This edition of BELLA Tarotscopes will be based on (but not limited) to the LGBTQ+ community and all the colors of the rainbow. Each sign will have two celebrities that are within the community as a reference, and the theme for this reading will be advice on how to solve problems flawlessly for your sun and rising sign for May and June.

In so many ways it is tragic that I need to write about becoming an ally to the LBGTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/ questioning, asexual+) community. That said, even though there has been more and more acceptance in social media, television, and the movies, and even in everyday life, systemic prejudice still runs rampant. Pride Month came about to bring the plight of these communities into awareness as well as spark solidarity and support, but this is only the tipping point of what is needed to bring about the level of change all throughout the year that is needed.

TRANS ASYLIAS, a New York City-based non-profit organization founded in 2021 by Iman Le Clair, provides resources for transgender and non-binary asylum seekers to escape their home countries where they face persecution and resettle in trans-friendly countries.

Iman herself endured years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse until she finally sought asylum outside of her native country of Egypt. After arriving in the United States, she quickly realized she still faced the same prejudices simply for being a trans woman of color, which inspired her to create change and form TRANS ASYLIAS.

Elizabeth Sutton, artist & designer of the Elizabeth Sutton Collection, held two events at Bloomingdales on 59th St., on April 28th from 4-8 p.m. and April 29th from 10-5 p.m.

Having been best known for her extensive modeling career with globally recognized outlets including PLAYBOY, FHM, and MAXIM, Arielle Raycene has made the unbelievable transition from model and content creator to a full fledge actress with the upcoming release of her slasher film KILL HER GOATS, now available on streaming services and VOD.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Pearl River Mart is celebrating with two upcoming events in New York City.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and there is no better way to commemorate and celebrate than to amplify and support the AAPI community.

Tortuga Music Festival’s 10th Anniversary Weekend with Performances by Kenny Chesney, Wiz Khalifa, Brett Young, Shania Twain + More

Olivia Applegate is heading for a breakthrough year – as she appears in two anticipated projects this spring.

The Creators Event: Building Strong Connections While Celebrating The Arts in South Florida

Members of Blackpink each wore a beautiful custom David Koma outfit while performing at Coachella Weekend 2 on Saturday, April 22nd.

Transgender pop star, Mila Jam, is releasing an extremely powerful new anthem, “Say Your Name” in honor of Trans Day of Visibility.

New York City’s top comedians will join tennis superstar John McEnroe and his brother Patrick McEnroe for a night of laughs at Sony Hall in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

On Saturday, March 11th in Ashburn Virginia, the Shaping Futures Foundation presented its first-ever gala at the Exclusive Automotive Group Aston Martin Bentley.

Scream VI comes out in theatres today, and while we will certainly be missing franchise OGs Sidney and Dewey, we certainly won't be missing the thrills, thanks in part to Espolòn Tequila.

One of the biggest names in freestyle and urban contemporary music in the 80s and 90s, and best known for a string of massive hits, including "I Wonder if I Take You Home," "Head to Toe," "Can You Feel the Beat," and many others with then lead vocalist Lisa Lisa, CultJam returns with new music, led by founder percussionist Mike Hughes and guitar and keyboardist Alex' Spanador' Mosely with their new lead vocalist, Mystina Sol.