The New York Times – Music:
“We seem to be going backwards,” the pop superstar warned as he lamented the curtailing of L.G.B.T.Q. rights in the United States, particularly in Florida.
Category: Discrimination
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U.S. Orchestras Gradually Diversify but Are Slow to Hire Black Musicians
The New York Times – Music:
The number of Asian and Latino players has risen over the past decade, according to a new report. But Black musicians are still scarce, especially at large orchestras.
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Jessie Maple, Pathbreaking Filmmaker, Is Dead at 86
The New York Times – Film:
She was believed to be the first Black woman to produce, write and direct an independent feature film. She also broke ground as a union cinematographer.
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Love Letter: Never Inevitable
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
“Like many women, I have been routinely harassed simply for looking the way I look, my boundaries violated both physically and sexually.”
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LGBTQ Travelers Venture to Places Where Being Gay Is Illegal
The New York Times – Travel:
Tropical reefs, safaris, the pyramids: L.G.B.T.Q. travel companies deliver dream vacations, even to places where being out and proud could land you in prison.
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‘Maestra’ Shows the Power of Women on the Concert Podium
The New York Times – Film:
The director of “Maestra,” Maggie Contreras, discusses making the documentary and the challenges faced by women in classical music.
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Women Directors Make Progress at Tribeca Festival
The New York Times – Film:
In a milestone, women outnumber men this year as directors at the Tribeca Festival. Three of them shared their paths to the director’s chair.
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How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood
The New York Times – Film:
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
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Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior Says Racism Is ‘Normal’ in Spain After Abuse at Valencia
The New York Times – Sports:
Valencia fans called the Real Madrid star a monkey on Sunday, highlighting La Liga’s inability to stamp out racial abuse.