The New York Times – Film:
The Black luminaries who turned 1920s Harlem into a hub of artistic expression gathered decades later to reminisce. It was a house party for the ages.
Category: Black People
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Martina Arroyo, Luminous Soprano Who Broke Barriers, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Music:
A leading star at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1960s and ’70s, she was one of the first Black singers to have a major stage career.
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Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, “Misty Green.”
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How William Greaves’s Old Footage Led to a Documentary on Harlem Years After His Death
The New York Times – Film:
After the maverick director William Greaves convened the movement’s remaining members, it took 50 years and his family to bring the fireworks to the screen.
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Latimore, R&B Singer Known for ‘Let’s Straighten It Out,’ Dies at 86
The New York Times – Music:
The Blues Hall of Famer became a sensation in 1974 with his hit song “Let’s Straighten It Out.”
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Marian Anderson’s Ambition Was Always Clear: To Be a ‘Fine Artist’
The New York Times – Music:
Anderson’s importance as a barrier breaker in classical music has sometimes overshadowed the power of her artistry.
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The Black Polar Bears of Martha’s Vineyard
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For 80 summers, vacationers on the island have waded into bracing water to satisfy a desire for fellowship and light cardio.