The New York Times – Film:
She was among the first Black women to have a leading role in a TV series. She later worked with NASA to recruit minorities for the space program.
Category: Black People
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Bill Russell Paved the Way for Black Coaches to Defy Doubters
The New York Times – Sports:
When getting hired as a Black coach seemed “far-fetched,” as one coach said, Russell showed that it could be done — and that it could lead to championships.
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Bill Russell Hailed Across Basketball Generations
The New York Times – Sports:
Magic Johnson said the Celtics great was his idol. Michael Jordan called him a pioneer. Jaylen Brown called him one of the greatest athletes ever.
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Bill Russell, Who Transformed Pro Basketball, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Sports:
A Hall of Famer who led the Celtics to 11 championships, he was “the single most devastating force in the history of the game,” his coach Red Auerbach said.
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How Marvina Robinson Built Her Stuyvesant Champagne Business
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For decades, Marvina Robinson dreamed of creating a champagne label and a place to sip it. After debuting her B. Stuyvesant Champagne brand in 2020, she opened a tasting space in June at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Marvel Studios Unveils ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
The New York Times – Film:
The studio announced news of the film’s release on Saturday at the pop-culture convention Comic-Con International in San Diego.
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Pretty in Any Color: Women in Basketball Make the Style Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
Players in women’s basketball are styling themselves how they want, because they can. Their choices also can be lucrative.