The New York Times – Film:
“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” Smith said in his acceptance speech, referring to his role in “King Richard.”
Category: Black People
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Oscars Rewind: For Halle Berry, a Bittersweet Breakthrough
The New York Times – Film:
Since she won best actress for “Monster’s Ball,” no other Black woman has taken the prize, a fact she calls “heartbreaking.”
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Campbell Addy Up Close
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The photographer of the moment on what it takes to be seen.
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Jane Campion and the Perils of the Backhanded Compliment
The New York Times – Sports:
Jane Campion’s comment about Venus and Serena Williams reminded our critic of his own night of ‘botched fanciness’ and racial slights.
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The Artists Turning Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Into a Creative Destination
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Rashid Johnson, Julie Mehretu, Adam Pendleton and Ellen Gallagher are working both to preserve and transform the North Carolina house where she was born.
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For Texas Southern and other HBCUs, It’s Proving Time Again
The New York Times – Sports:
The low seeding of men’s teams from historically Black universities like Texas Southern often means they must prove they belong in the field even after they’ve proved they belong.
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Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74
The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Grier joined the league as a field judge in 1981 and was elevated to referee, or crew chief, seven years later, becoming a mentor to other Black officials.
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Modern Love Podcast: Beyond Girlfriend-Boyfriend
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For one Black woman, embracing polyamory has allowed her to “experience the expansiveness of love.”