Precious is a former WNYC & Gothamist culture reporter.
Precious Fondren appears in the following:
16 ideas to celebrate Black History Month in New York City
Friday, February 02, 2024
From Staten Island to the Bronx, there are cultural happenings in every borough to mark Black History Month.
New NYC record label provides a platform for differently abled artists
Friday, July 21, 2023
Just Call Me By My Name, jointly formed by Daniel's Music Foundation and The Orchard, urges the music industry and audiences alike to focus on the person, not on the disability.
New Louis Armstrong Center showcases a life in music and a love for Queens
Friday, July 07, 2023
The new addition to the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona provides space and resources for year-round events and educational programs.
Ballroom culture, pioneered by Black, queer crowds in the 60s, thrives at Bushwick nightclub
Monday, July 03, 2023
As municipalities around the country pass measures to curb queer performance and literature, 3 Dollar Bill's weekly Open to All event is doubling down as an unapologetically queer space.
A new documentary opening at the Tribeca Festival explores how dancehall took root in Brooklyn
Thursday, June 08, 2023
“Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall” goes beyond the tunes, steps and fashion to explore the political and cultural undercurrents that shaped a popular style.
Summer Arts Roundup: Hip Hop's 50th!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
We wrap up our "stuff to do around here this summer" series with a look at the big concerts celebrating Hip Hop's 50 years.
Immersive ‘Bridgerton’ experience in NYC invites fans to party like royalty
Thursday, May 11, 2023
'The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience' showcases props, music and dance moves from the Netflix hit show, and devotees are dressing up to celebrate themselves without judgment.
At House of Cannabis in SoHo, finding enlightenment without lighting up
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Part multisensory experience and part museum, THC–NYC provides a cannabis-positive community space as well as jobs for formerly incarcerated people.
A popular Instagram account confronts misconceptions about the Bronx with photographs
Monday, March 27, 2023
Images from the Everyday Bronx account on Instagram are featured in a new exhibition opening this week at the Bronx Documentary Center.
A new Carnegie Hall program takes NYC students behind the scenes of the music business
Saturday, March 11, 2023
The B-Side introduces mostly BIPOC students from NYC schools to the inner workings of the music industry, while also addressing a historic lack of diversity in corporate offices.
Seeking relevance and new audiences, NYC ballet companies embrace diversity
Friday, January 27, 2023
At New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, contributions from Black artists this season have opened doors for new audiences, including first-time visitors.
Davóne Tines commands NYC stages with his powerful voice and personal vision
Thursday, November 03, 2022
With a new opera recording and several prestigious performances under his belt already, the bass-baritone makes his Carnegie Hall recital debut ahead of a groundbreaking BAM residency.
Lincoln Center reopens a renovated David Geffen Hall with a tribute to the diverse neighborhood it displaced
Thursday, October 06, 2022
"San Juan Hill: A New York Story" looks back at the thriving Black and Latine neighborhood that once occupied the space where Lincoln Center now stands.
A new exhibition in Brooklyn celebrates the lives of individuals killed by police
Saturday, October 01, 2022
"1-800 Happy Birthday," assembled by Mohammad Gorjestani at WorthlessStudios in Bushwick, features voicemail messages left by friends and family of people killed by police.
Brooklyn music festival Afropunk returns to its roots in Fort Greene
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
After sitting out two years because of the pandemic, the ambitious festival came back strong on Sept. 10 and 11, once again providing a creative safe space for Black communities.
Asian American artists, filmmakers in New York City confront persistent violence with images of real life
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Filmmakers and visual artists have emphasized images of everyday courage and resilience to counter “invisibility” and distrust.
NYC artists gather to remember cultural critic Greg Tate at Lincoln Center
Friday, July 22, 2022
Greg Tate’s sudden death in December sent a ripple through New York City’s art scene. Last Sunday, friends, family and fans assembled at Lincoln Center to celebrate his life and work.
Highlighting Local Juneteenth Events
Friday, June 17, 2022
WNYC Newsroom culture and arts reporter Precious Fondren joins us to talk about some of the ways Juneteenth is being celebrated across the city.
