The New York Times – Sports:
While no American-born Black players participated in this year’s World Series, an effort has been in place for years to reverse recent declines in participation.
Category: Black People
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What Happened to the Estate of Andre Leon Talley?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
André Leon Talley amassed piles of Louis Vuitton, Versace, Chanel and Fendi. Now it’s all about to go up for auction to benefit Black churches.
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Jerrod Carmichael Addresses Scandals That Engulfed the Golden Globes
The New York Times – Film:
Noting that the group that gives out the Golden Globes had no Black members until recently, Jerrod Carmichael, the show’s host, said: “I’ll tell you why I’m here. I’m here ’cause I’m Black.”
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Bridgette Wimberly, Playwright and Librettist, Dies at 68
The New York Times – Music:
She had success with a play about abortion in 2001, and in 2015 wrote the libretto for the opera “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird.”
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Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert Talks, Criticism, Covid and Donovan Mitchell
The New York Times – Sports:
Gobert had a dominant run in Utah, but now he and the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to find their fit together. He hears the chatter — and ignores it.
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Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As some Black families celebrate Kwanzaa this week, we asked children to share their impressions of this nonreligious holiday honoring African American culture.
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For Richmond, a Compelling New Chapter
The New York Times – Travel:
Visitors to Virginia’s capital will find a Monument Avenue devoid of Confederate statues, a lively dining scene featuring more Black-owned restaurants, and exhibitions that take on the city’s complicated past.
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Thom Bell, a Force Behind the Philadelphia Soul Sound, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Music:
As a songwriter, arranger and producer, he brought sophistication and melodic inventiveness to hits by the Delfonics, the Spinners and others.
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Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, Is Dead at 94
The New York Times – Music:
She challenged racial barriers when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972. But she became embroiled in a legal battle when she was denied tenure two years later.