The New York Times – Music:
Women in the industry are speaking out about what they feel are cancellations motivated by their appearance rather than sound, even as there is a belief that pregnancy and childbirth have positive effects on the voice.
Category: Discrimination
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Women’s World Cup: FIFA May Allow Rainbow Armbands
The New York Times – Sports:
Captains could be offered choices reflecting anti-discrimination efforts and at least one design that was banned at the men’s World Cup in Qatar.
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Sasha Colby, ‘Drag Race’ Winner, on Shares Her Travel Tips
The New York Times – Travel:
This season’s winner, now serving frequent-flier realness on her victory lap, shares tips for packing (Ziploc bags) and navigating the T.S.A. while transgender.
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Elton John Warns of ‘Growing Swell of Anger and Homophobia’ in U.S.
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.
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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.