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From Issa Rae to Michelle Obama, MVAAFF returns to celebrate Black storytelling, legacy, and joy on Martha's Vineyard.
No matter the time of day on Martha’s Vineyard, a distinct glow emanates from Oak Bluffs each summer—powered not by the sun, ...
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), now in its 23rd year, honors Black excellence in film. It will ...
The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival began with a post on a Yahoo! chat room. In 2002, co-founder Stephanie ...
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 ...
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 ...
As the campaign has come under fire, American Eagle has pulled back from its star-powered marketing push. GF. By: ...
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 ...
In a world that constantly demands performance or resilience, Martha’s Vineyard — and Oak Bluffs in particular — offers Black artists a rare alternative: rest and reflection as muse.
Oak Bluffs, a town on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, has been a sanctuary for Black middle- and upper-income, educated professionals for generations. The town has a rich history of welcoming ...