Tag: Apollo Theater
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Ozwald Boateng makes history at the 2025 Met Gala by purchasing his own table, continuing his legacy as the first Black designer on Savile Row and dressing stars like Jaden Smith and Burna Boy.
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Richard Parsons, the first Black CEO of Time Warner, passed away at 76. His leadership and legacy shaped major companies, and his contributions to business and culture will be remembered.
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