The New York Times – Sports:
Two entrepreneurial barbers with video cameras are documenting the overlooked characters of thoroughbred racing, with an emphasis on Black grooms and trainers.
Category: Black People
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The Audacity of Big Foe
The New York Times – Sports:
Francis Tiafoe’s rise has been the talk of the U.S. Open, but his path to the pros is all but unrepeatable for other young Black men hoping for a career in tennis.
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‘The Bengali’ Review: A Woman Reconnecting to Her Roots
The New York Times – Film:
In this travelogue-meets-mystery documentary, a granddaughter seeks out her grandfather’s past.
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Academy Museum’s Show on Black Cinema Raises Questions About Who It’s for
The New York Times – Film:
“Regeneration” is a worthwhile look at stars and films, but it presents a tale of difficulty and triumph that doesn’t always engage with Hollywood’s history of racism.
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The Women of ‘Wakanda Forever,’ the ‘Black Panther’ Sequel
The New York Times – Film:
For the “Black Panther” sequel, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright and their castmates leaned on each other to get through the grief-stricken shoot.
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BYU Is Still Investigating Racial Slurs at Women’s Volleyball Match
The New York Times – Sports:
Brigham Young University has asked people who were at the Aug. 26 game for help finding the person who yelled slurs at a Black player for Duke University.
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Soul Cap Gets Approved for Competitions After Olympics Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
Advocates said the battle was also about a broader cultural acceptance of Black hair.
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The Artist Who Throws Newton a Curve
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Orange County Museum of Art inaugurates its new building with a tribute to Fred Eversley, an unheralded pioneer of the Light and Space movement.
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Black Film and TV Actors Get a Chance to Shine on Broadway
The New York Times – Film:
On Broadway this fall, it’s less about new playwrights making their debuts and more about established stars giving the stage a shot.