“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.
Category: Black People
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Stung by Voting Rights Decision, Many Black Southerners Plan for November
The New York Times – On the Runway:Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will motivate more voters.
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How William Greaves’s Old Footage Led to a Documentary on Harlem Years After His Death
The New York Times – Movies:After the maverick director William Greaves convened the movement’s remaining members, it took 50 years and his family to bring the fireworks to the screen.
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Latimore, R&B Singer Known for ‘Let’s Straighten It Out,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:The Blues Hall of Famer became a sensation in 1974 with his hit song “Let’s Straighten It Out.”
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Marian Anderson’s Ambition Was Always Clear: To Be a ‘Fine Artist’
The New York Times – Music:Anderson’s importance as a barrier breaker in classical music has sometimes overshadowed the power of her artistry.
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The Black Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For 80 summers, vacationers on the island have waded into bracing water to satisfy a desire for fellowship and light cardio.
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Target Apologizes and Drops Halloween Costume Criticized as Racist
The New York Times – Business:Critics said the children’s costume evoked blackface imagery. Target said, “We know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry.”
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Tuskegee University Banned Bonnets and Durags. Students Mostly Wonder Why.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Students at Tuskegee University in Alabama objected to the school’s new dress code, saying it was unnecessary and misunderstood the campus culture.
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Trump’s Smithsonian Attacks Are Attacks on America’s Future
The New York Times – On the Runway:This is how we decide who we are and who we want to be.