When Griner was imprisoned in Russia, letters were her main form of communication with home. Our columnist offers one last letter to mark her return to the United States.
Category: Black People
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An Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney Griner
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Jim Stewart, Unlikely Entrepreneur of Soul Music, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:His background was in country music. But Stax, the label he founded with his sister, achieved a level of success with Black artists that rivaled Motown’s.
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In Appalachia, Margo Miller Leads from “a Place of Courageous Joy”
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Ms. Miller’s work has made her one of the most powerful people in philanthropy in a rapidly evolving region that has long been marred by stereotypes.
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Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.
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Joyce Bryant, Sensual Singer Who Changed Course, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Music:In the 1940s and ’50s she was a glamorous Black star when there were few. Then she became a missionary.
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11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
The New York Times – Movies:Our critic was haunted, in a good way, by the performances she saw in movies, theater and TV that offered glimpses into other worlds.
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11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year
The New York Times – Movies:Our critic was haunted, in a good way, by the performances she saw in movies, theater and TV that offered glimpses into other worlds.
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Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation
The New York Times – Sports:An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
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Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation
The New York Times – Sports:An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.
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How Some Skiers Are Taking Back the Mountains
The New York Times – Travel:Big resorts are crowded, pricey and exclusive. But some skiers and snowboarders are trying to reclaim their sports by building a culture that is more inclusive and sustainable. Here’s how.
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
The New York Times – Sports:In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.