Mr. Walker, who oversaw $7 billion in grants, plans to leave at the end of 2025 after what will have been 12 years.
Category: Black People
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Renauld White, Debonair Model Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 80
The first Black American model to appear on the cover of GQ magazine, he was an avatar of male beauty for nearly half a century.
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Negro League Baseball Jerseys Let Fans Wear a ‘Piece of History’
By striving for authenticity, brands like Ebbets Field Flannels have created jerseys, hats and shirts that are equal parts fashion statement and history lesson.
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Here’s Why These Boho Knotless Braids Cost $450.
For many Black women, summertime calls for braids. Pricing for knotless braids, which are faster to braid, feel lighter and have gotten more popular, depends on the length and size of each braid and color blend, and whether hair used in the boho style is human or synthetic.
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Actively Black Will Be Dressing Team Nigeria for the Olympics
Actively Black, the company that will be dressing Team Nigeria, has gold-medal-worthy ambitions.
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‘The Interview’: Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back
David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.
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Inside a Writer’s First Ride on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney World
When Walt Disney World replaced a ride that was based on a racist film with a new attraction, Brooks Barnes, who covers entertainment, was first in line.
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‘Black Barbie: A Documentary’ Review: Becoming the Main Character
A new Netflix documentary explores what led to the release of Black Barbie in 1980, both celebrating her existence and recognizing her limitations.
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Black Farmers in Georgia Cool to Biden, Reflecting a Bigger Challenge
White farmers filed lawsuits to block a debt forgiveness initiative, but the Biden administration is still bearing the blame.
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A Basket Maker Keeping Alive, and Reinventing, an Ancestral Craft
Mary Jackson, who is featured in museums like the Smithsonian, works in the fiber-arts tradition of the Gullah Geechee of coastal South Carolina.
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The Constant Metamorphosis of Nona Hendryx
“Lady Marmalade,” her hit with Labelle, is turning 50. She’s nearing 80. But the singer, designer and technologist isn’t slowing down. She’s entering a new virtual world.