The National Brotherhood of Skiers recently observed 50 years of camaraderie on the slopes with parties, parades, s’mores and, of course, skiing and snowboarding.
Category: Black People
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In Vail, 2,000 Black Skiers and Snowboarders Hit the Slopes
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‘Tirailleurs’: Movie Honors the African Soldiers France Tried to Forget
The New York Times – Movies:The success of “Tirailleurs,” set in the mire and mayhem of World War I, has helped resurface the often neglected story of colonial soldiers forced to take up somebody else’s fight.
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Amiri Baraka’s ‘Blues People’ Comes Home to the Apollo
The New York Times – Music:The trumpeter and composer Russell Gunn will premiere “The Blues and Its People,” a suite inspired by Baraka’s influential text, to mark its 60th anniversary.
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Exploring South Africa’s Black Wine Scene
The New York Times – Travel:White South Africans control a vast majority of the country’s wine industry. But it’s growing increasingly possible to support Black winemakers and owners.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
The New York Times – Sports:Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
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How the Oscars and Grammys Thrive on the Lie of Meritocracy
The New York Times – Music:Despite all the markers of excellence, contenders like Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis and Beyoncé weren’t recognized for the highest honors. Niche awards don’t suffice.
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One Celebration the Super Bowl Will Lack: The Hiring of Black Coaches
The New York Times – Sports:For the first time, the starting quarterbacks are Black. And there has been a surge of Black team executives. But those milestones overshadow a lagging record on hiring Black coaches.
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Hurts and Mahomes Show There’s More Than One Way to a Super Bowl
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia’s Jalen Hurts and Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes played different styles successfully on the way to becoming the first two Black quarterbacks to face each other in a Super Bowl.
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Patrick Mahomes Is Not a Kid Anymore. (He Just Plays Like One.)
The New York Times – Sports:Mahomes, known for his sense of fun and improvisation on the field, has become a kind of elder statesman, settled in his family life, his business endeavors and his community.