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Every inch of the venue was filled with fiery competitors, spanning across many different age ranges. In the pit of the stage, the contestants competed, but in the end, Joshua Pena and Isis Granda ended up winning the cyphers. The winners will head to the National Finals in Orlando for workshops and panels on August 20th. Tune in live to see the national finals happening this weekend in Orlando below. The B-girls final will take place Saturday, August 21 and the B-boys finals will take place, Sunday August 22.
We Are Ona Comes Back to NY
Try it for yourself before the pop-up closes up. The restaurant will be open for a 6-course lunch and 8-course dinner service from May 3rd through 12th.
Reservations can be made here. ‘Hard Copy’ curated by Aaron Stern runs until May 31st.
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Like a Magnet: Memphy
SAUSHA — Okay, so what’s up? I was honestly excited when I was asked to do this, because I love any chance I get to be on my Wendy Williams shit, so I’m going to really try and embrace it.
MEMPHY — Let’s get into it.
S — But first, let’s talk about how we met because the first time you ever even came into my consciousness, I was at Spectrum or something, chilling by the bar. It had to be 2016 or ’17, something crazy like that. Maybe a little bit later. All of a sudden, I hear somebody from behind me being like, “I just graduated high school today. Yes, I just graduated high school.” I turned the fuck around like, “Who is this little girl? Somebody get her out of here.” I was so shook at the time. It was so funny.
M — [Laughs] And then I looked at you like, “This little girl is me. What’s up?”
S — What was it like growing up in New York?
M — For me, it was cool.
S — I know you fucked your high school bully a little bit.
M — That I did. Honestly growing up in New York was lit. In school we had “out” lunch, which meant that we could leave for the hour so we never really had a cafeteria moment. There were also no proper school sports — I feel like most high schools have a football team or bleachers, whatever.
S — You were just on the streets from a very young fucking age.
M — Yeah. Lunch break and the girls are crossing the street, smoking their cigarettes outside. I was always super down to explore. I would always go to Tompkins and hang out with the skaters, that’s how I really started meeting people. It’s how I met Gia who took me to one of my first raves.
S — And you were always around older people, which I related to. I was always the young one, until you came around and took that crown from me. So, let’s talk about how you got into music. I feel like a lot of people don’t know about your dad and his music legacy.
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The Brooklyn Academy of Music Celebrates Solange and Mikki Shepard
Shepard's unwavering commitment as a BAM consultant and board member was rightfully acknowledged, while Solange's curated Eldorado Ballroom musical series, which drew sold-out crowds last spring featuring luminaries like Kelela and the Clark Sisters, further underscored the duo's profound impact on BAM's cultural landscape. Before accepting her well-deserved accolade, Solange was introduced by her friend and fellow artist Toyin Ojih Odutola, who highlighted Solange's insatiable thirst for knowledge and her role not just as a performer and creator, but also as a visionary shaping spaces where Black women can thrive. Draped in a stunning ensemble from Acne Studios, the singer delivered a poignant acceptance speech, offering heartfelt reflections on her personal journey towards joy. Check out the captivating snapshots of the evening, from the artist's preparations at WSA to their gathering with friends at The Fisher.