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Celebrating Black Cinematic Excellence: 2025 NC Black Film Fest Highlights
Charlon Turner, Black Arts Alliance Vice President and Festival Director, said the festival is important for the area. “Wilmington was known as the Hollywood of the East at one time and we have a long history of filmmaking in this area.”
Celebrating Diversity in Travel: Recap of Nomadness Fest
Nomadness Fest is a weekend for travelers of color and allies. The event is filled with good music, positive energy, resources and conversations to motivate and educate attendees.
Raleigh’s Caribmask Caribbean Carnival Brought Island Vibes to the Raleigh/Durham Area
The parade drops off at City Plaza, and the festival gets started. Like any good festival, there’s a variety of vendors selling everything from authentic curry goat to elephant ears and fresh shea butter to Kamala Harris 2024 shirts.
Enjoy CaribMask: An Annual Caribbean Festival in Raleigh, NC
Last year was my first time attending Caribmask and the energy was infectious. I was born in Indiana, but felt right at home, enjoying every second of the parade, carnival, DJ sets and my first time at Jouvert. The parade costumes were amazing, the food was delicious and the music hit me in my soul!