November 2025

Style savant Ashley Michelle Miller shares all things fashion for Art Basel

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Emmy-nominated wardrobe stylist Ashley Michelle Miller utilizes fashion as both a form of activism and art, transforming style into a bold language of empowerment and self-expression. M•I•A connected with Ashley to share her insights and personal playbook on all things Art Basel style. Art Basel brings together so many creative disciplines. How do you envision […]

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African art takes center stage at the 11th AfriKin Art Fair

Art of Black: Afrikin /

African contemporary art is the future, according to Alfonso D. Brooks, CEO and founder of AfriKin Art Fair, one of the leading displays of art from throughout the diaspora. The show, which runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 7, brings together some 65 artists from 30 countries. “African contemporary art has been suppressed and oppressed for

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Where art meets code: Inside Miami MocAAD’s Youth ARt + Tech Program led by Corbin Graves

Art of Black: Corbin Graves /

In the heart of Miami’s thriving art scene, a new class of creators are learning to merge imagination with innovation to shape the creative economy of the future. At the center of the movement is Corbin Graves, facilitating Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MocAAD)’s Youth ARt + Tech Program whose

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Welcome

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In an era where books are banned and voices are muted, the Miami Book Fair amplifies diverse narratives across communities, one page at a time. Across the Sunshine State and throughout the nation, books are being challenged, removed and silenced. Yet, the Miami Book Fair remains a formidable force for readers, writers and dreamers alike

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Creating opportunities with a scalable business

OP-ED /

By Corey G. Patterson November is National Entrepreneurship Month, a time to celebrate the visionaries, risk-takers and problem-solvers who drive innovation and create opportunities in communities across America. Entrepreneurs are, without question, the backbone of our economy. They not only create jobs but also foster progress, empowerment and resilience within the very neighborhoods they serve.

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