The New York Times – Sports:
Tests for dementia were rescored under the N.F.L.’s concussion settlement to avoid race-based criteria.
Category: Black People
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Roger E. Mosley, Actor Best Known for ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
He played Leadbelly and Sonny Liston on the big screen. But his most high-profile role was a rugged, wry Vietnam War veteran opposite Tom Selleck on TV.
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The Rise of Knotless Braids
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A new style has driven up demand at salons in Harlem and Brooklyn.
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Francia Márquez lleva la moda afro a Palacio en Colombia
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
El guardarropa de Francia Márquez, la primera vicepresidenta negra del país, es creación de un joven diseñador que protagoniza la explosión de la moda afrocolombiana.
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Keyshawn Johnson Wants the N.F.L. to Remember Its ‘Forgotten Four’
The New York Times – Sports:
The former Pro Bowl receiver lobbied Pro Football’s Hall of Fame to honor Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis and Marion Motley, the four Black players who reintegrated the league in 1946.
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Keyshawn Johnson Wants the N.F.L. to Remember Its ‘Forgotten Four’
The New York Times – Sports:
The former Pro Bowl receiver lobbied Pro Football’s Hall of Fame to honor Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis and Marion Motley, the four Black players who reintegrated the league in 1946.
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Terry Castro, a Proud Outsider in the Jewelry World, Dies at 50
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A self-taught designer, he started out selling necklaces on the streets of New York and battled stereotypes, racial and otherwise, throughout his career.
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At the BlackStar Film Festival, a Revelatory Understanding of Cinema
The New York Times – Film:
Specializing in work by Black, brown and Indigenous directors, the annual Philadelphia event showcases experimental work from around the world.
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Bill Russell’s Words Were Worth the Wait
The New York Times – Sports:
In wit and wisdom, Russell left an impression with his gravelly voice. “It wasn’t like he tried to impress you with big words,” said one recipient of his advice.