The Live Out Loud’s 25th Anniversary Gala celebrated advocacy, mentorship, and LGBTQ+ youth empowerment in New York City.
Ahead of the final season of ‘The Chi,’ creator Lena Waithe and the cast reflected on character development, responsibility, and the emotional storytelling shaping the season.
Karen Bernod returned to the stage during Mother’s Day weekend with a special performance at City Winery New York City, celebrating her forthcoming album IRIS and new single “Rain On My Star.”
Weekend Review: The Knockturnal attended Audible’s Story House, an immersive celebration of audio storytelling at its first-ever “bookless bookstore” concept this past Thursday at 260 Bowery. The experience transforms how audiences engage with narrative through sound, space, and imagination.
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The Knockturnal experienced intentional connection at CultureCon Café in Brooklyn.
The Knockturnal attended KSUBI’s SoHo event, and I was happy to experience the launch of the ‘Stay Elevated’ capsule in collaboration with Carmelo Anthony’s STAYME7O brand.
On a recent evening in Chelsea, I stepped into a space that reminded me how important it is to pause, reconnect, and simply enjoy being alive.
On February 12, 2026, during Black History Month, I attended an intimate and culturally resonant Fashion Show Panel Reception hosted by Novi Brown at The George Hotel. Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, The George at Columbia has officially opened at 126th Street and Morningside — a stunning new property in the heart of Harlem where Novi proudly serves as Hotel Ambassador.
The evening honored the influence, resilience, and future of Black women in fashion — bringing together leaders across modeling, media, retail, hospitality, and brand-building for a timely conversation centered on legacy, ownership, and evolution.
The Knockturnal had the pleasure of sitting down with Sharaun B, who returned to the Grammy Awards this year as a trophy presenter for the second consecutive year, a distinction that places her among a select group trusted to represent the Recording Academy on music’s biggest night. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated excellence across the global music landscape while also marking another moment of Black history in the making.