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Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy
From Issa Rae to Michelle Obama, MVAAFF returns to celebrate Black storytelling, legacy, and joy on Martha's Vineyard.
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Black storytellers gather at Martha’s Vineyard for cultural reunion
No matter the time of day on Martha’s Vineyard, a distinct glow emanates from Oak Bluffs each summer—powered not by the sun, ...
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Black excellence on the big screen
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), now in its 23rd year, honors Black excellence in film. It will ...
Michelle Obama, Spike Lee, and others set to appear at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival began with a post on a Yahoo! chat room. In 2002, co-founder Stephanie ...
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Why Black museums matter
If you thought there were no Black people on Nantucket Island back in the day, other than Frederick Douglass delivering his anti-slavery speeches, you’ll quickly be disabused of that notion. Visit the ...
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“Martha’s Vineyard, 1877: A season of unrest”: Lecture by Dr. Elaine Frantz
On August 5, from 7 to 8 pm at the Tabernacle, Dr. Elaine Franz will give a talk on a season of unrest.  Due to chaos that ...
Ralph Lauren salutes the Black community of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard in new collection and campaign
As the campaign has come under fire, American Eagle has pulled back from its star-powered marketing push. GF. By: ...
Home of the Week: A cozy Vineyard cottage on Oak Bluffs
It’s true that there are a lot of houses on Martha’s Vineyard larger than this cottage. And yeah, a bunch of homes in Oak ...