Category: Black People

Portraits of Serena and Venus Williams, Ava DuVernay Coming to the Smithsonian

The New York Times – Sports:
Serena and Venus Williams and Ava DuVernay, and the artists who portrayed them, talk about their choices, which will be on view at the National Portrait Gallery.
Bursting Into Dance: Gentlemen, Assume the Superhero Stance!

The New York Times – Movies:
“Spirited,” a revisionist “Christmas Carol,” leads with tap, thanks to the choreographer Chloé Arnold and her team, Ava Bernstine-Mitchell and Martha Nichols.
‘Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues’ Review: In His Own Words

The New York Times – Music:
Personal tapes and letters bring fresh insights into the jazz great as a musician and a Black man.
Have Kanye West Fans Had Enough?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kanye West fans reckon with what to do next.
Danielle Deadwyler Is the Beating Heart of ‘Till’

The New York Times – Movies:
After critically acclaimed turns in “Station Eleven” and “The Harder They Fall,” her latest role hit close to home. That’s why she was hesitant to take it on.
Where $30 Billion to Fix Systemic Racism Actually Goes

The New York Times – Business:
In 2020, JPMorgan pledged to invest significant resources in closing the racial wealth gap. Here is what the bank did, and what it looks like when a private-sector company tries to fix a societal problem.
Kanye West Is Running Out of Platforms

The New York Times – Music:
The act of grabbing public attention has been a centerpiece of Kanye West’s art for two decades. Will audiences still tune in if his only outlets are on the fringes?
Did Crush Snub Black Fans at a Concert in South Korea?

The New York Times – Music:
The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.
Apollo Theater’s Longtime President Will Step Down

The New York Times – Music:
Jonelle Procope, who transformed the Harlem organization from a struggling nonprofit to an internationally recognized cultural center, will leave in June after two decades in the role.
Hair Straighteners May Pose a Small Risk for Uterine Cancer, Study Finds

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A national study suggests a link to this particular cancer among women who reported frequent use of the chemical products.
How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers

The New York Times – Music:
The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.
Two Black Comedians Sue Police Over Search at Atlanta Airport

The New York Times – Travel:
Eric André and Clayton English said they were two of hundreds of Black travelers who have been stopped and questioned by officers just as they were about to board flights.