A striking new sculpture of a Black woman now commands London’s Trafalgar Square, as artist Tschabalala Self uses “Lady in Blue” to celebrate movement, optimism and a more inclusive future.

HMAAC opens two new exhibitions exploring Black history, memory and material culture through Lorenzo Pace’s textile works and Allie Martin’s immersive sound installation.

Black Public Media has opened its 2026 Open Call for independent filmmakers, offering five selected projects funding and the opportunity to compete in the 10th PitchBLACK Forum & Awards.

Your library card just got a major upgrade—and Houston Public Library is reminding residents that one free card can unlock books, movies, music, technology, learning tools and so much more

Eight towering Mexican folk-art sculptures are coming to Discovery Green September 15 through October 18, offering Houstonians a colorful way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art, folklore and culture.

The Health Museum’s Call Me Mother exhibition uses art, poetry and personal stories to examine Black maternal health disparities, pregnancy loss, birth complications and healing in Houston.

Project Row Houses is bringing seven artists and collectives from across the American South to Houston’s Third Ward for Southern Survey Biennial III, opening October 3 and running through February 14, 2027.

Atlanta’s Jolene Jolene turned grief into generosity Wednesday, raising money for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library while fans celebrated the music legend with cocktails, sequins and plenty of Hometown heart.

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon whose extraordinary career stretched from a one-room Tennessee cabin to global superstardom and philanthropy, has died at 80, leaving behind a legacy of music, generosity and cultural influence.

Georgia’s Woodland High School Wolfpack Marching Band is trading football-season routines for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Normandy, where the award-winning ensemble will perform in the 2027 D-Day Memorial Parade and turn a historic lesson into an unforgettable experience.

The Many Lives of Her: The Black Woman’s Journey Throughout Time brings a powerful story of history, resilience, faith and identity to Houston’s MATCH on September 27

Houston radio legend and children’s author Madd Hatta brought his storytelling talents to the library, inspiring young readers with lessons about family, ancestry, entrepreneurship and the power of believing in their ideas.

From J-pop and New Orleans jazz to mariachi, Latin jazz and opera, Miller Outdoor Theatre is bringing a world of music and culture to Houston this September with a lineup of free performances for all ages.

A new mural on Bellaire Boulevard is celebrating Houston’s multicultural identity through an international collaboration connecting six Taiwanese artists with Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247.

Houston mourns Georgia Provost, the beloved “Mayor of Third Ward,” whose decades of civic advocacy and work preserving Black Houston’s history through Provost Studios left an enduring mark on the community.