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.
Category: Black People
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Michael R. Jackson and Jacolby Satterwhite on Making Art in a Shifting Culture
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the playwright behind “A Strange Loop” and the visual artist.
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‘The Picture Taker’ Review: Civil Rights Photographer and F.B.I. Informant
The New York Times – Film:
The documentary, by the director of “Who Killed Malcolm X?,” is a compelling biography of Ernest Withers, whose photographs helped chronicle Black history.
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MacArthur Foundation Announces 25 New ‘Genius’ Grant Winners
The New York Times – Music:
The 2022 awards are going to artists, activists, scholars, scientists and others who have shown “exceptional creativity.” The grants are a bit bigger than before: $800,000 over five years.
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It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Linebacker to Neurosurgeon
The New York Times – Sports:
When Myron Rolle was cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he fell into a funk until his mother reminded him of his two childhood dreams: Play football, then become a neurosurgeon. It was time for Plan B.