Her university’s vast collection of albums, scholarly essays and other ephemera helped establish rap as a course of serious study on a par with classical music.
Category: Black People
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A Black Composer Was a Star, Then Faded. Is It Time to Shine Again?
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor devotees are working to revive his music and legacy coinciding with the 150th anniversary of his birth.
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In “Life, Part 2,” Leslie Jones Wants to Make Everybody Laugh
Though the comedian got a late start to fame, her third special, “Life Part 2,” continues a decade-long streak crafting a career that appeals to the masses.
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In “Life, Part 2,” Leslie Jones Wants to Make Everybody Laugh
Though the comedian got a late start to fame, her third special, “Life Part 2,” continues a decade-long streak crafting a career that appeals to the masses.
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Roberta Alexander, Widely Acclaimed Soprano, Dies at 76
An African American who spent much of her career based in the Netherlands, she said her race was less of a factor in Europe when being considered for a wide variety of opera roles.
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Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.
Federal layoffs and an end to diversity initiatives have weakened a historically strong labor market for Black workers.
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Belva Davis, West Coast Trailblazer in TV News, Dies at 92
Overcoming poverty and prejudice, she was the first Black woman to be hired as a television reporter in the region and later became a popular anchor.
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‘Saturday Church’ Puts House Music, Gospel, Sia and ‘Noisy Singers’ Together
“Saturday Church” taps into music from several genres, as well as Sia, to tell the story of a teenager struggling with his sexuality and faith.
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US Poverty Rate Was Stable in 2024, as Household Income Rose Slightly
As pandemic subsidies disappeared, wages kept workers just ahead of inflation, although gaps have widened for some groups.
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‘With Love, Meghan’ Season 2 Focuses on Joy
For her fans, the show’s focus on her soft life in both seasons is rare and welcome.
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Lisa Cook, Who Broke Ground at the Fed, Faces Attack by Trump
The first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve board, Ms. Cook has long been a pathbreaker in a field dominated by white men.
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‘Magic City’ Docuseries Explores Atlanta Strip Club’s Impact
Nelly’s “Tip Drill” video from 2003 was instantly controversial. It’s one of many stories explored in a new docuseries about Magic City in Atlanta.