#cultural-recognition

#cultural-recognition

This year, after many months of cuts and closures, the mood has been dour. On Tuesday, I spoke to many coders, artists and studio heads who have had games cancelled, staff axed and deals obliterated.

Angelique Kidjo, who has spent more than four decades blending West African music with global styles, expresses gratitude to her fans for their support.

This year's focus on transgender trailblazers and changemakers underscores the importance of recognizing our history and the current climate for our trans siblings.

Coming back to Barking & Dagenham College, the place where I first started to shape my creative voice, and being recognised by MOBO in this way is a full circle moment.

We still do not consider ourselves to be in the whiskey business. We are in the legacy-cementing business. This recognition reflects the power of truth in storytelling.

Mavis Gallant meticulously crafted her stories, often taking months or years to refine each work before submitting, exemplifying her dedication to the art of writing.

I think the visibility and the level that the increased participation of organizations in Asian Pacific Heritage Month activities is also an indication of the increasing voice of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in civic life.

It's still a wild moment for me, to be honest. I've been dreaming about this. I'm just grateful and happy that our moment is coming.

Hosted by Kevin McGahern, the Irish Film and Television Awards Ceremony will celebrate the enormous success of Irish creative talent, recognising achievements both in front and behind the camera.

Arturo Sandoval, noted Cuban trumpet star, has received numerous honors throughout his career including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and an Emmy Award, solidifying his impact on music.