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.
Category: Black People
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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.
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Black Travelers Say Home-Share Hosts Discriminate, and a New Airbnb Report Agrees
The New York Times – Travel:
The internal study details the vacation rental company’s antidiscrimination efforts. But some travelers of color say it and other home-share companies don’t go far enough.
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How to Become Santa Claus
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Four pros share their tips for making magical Christmas memories.
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An Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney Griner
The New York Times – Sports:
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.