The New York Times – Music:
In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of show business was historic. But his primary focus was civil rights.
Category: Race and Ethnicity
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Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Talks Free Agency, Activism and Kanye West
The New York Times – Sports:
The star Celtics guard talks about his career year in the N.B.A., educational inequality and his association with Kanye West.
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When Pretty Walls Tell a Deeper Story
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
How contemporary designers are using patterns and historical motifs to reframe — and reclaim — cultural narratives in homes décor.
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BAFTAs Make Changes for Better Representation Among Nominees
The New York Times – Film:
Three years after an all-white lineup of actors was nominated, this year’s group is more diverse.
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
The New York Times – Sports:
Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
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Terry Hall, a Face of Britain’s Ska Revival, Is Dead at 63
The New York Times – Music:
The son of Coventry factory workers, he overcame a traumatic childhood to find fame in the Thatcher years as the frontman of the Specials.
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Elayne Jones, Pioneering Percussionist, Is Dead at 94
The New York Times – Music:
She challenged racial barriers when she joined the San Francisco Symphony in 1972. But she became embroiled in a legal battle when she was denied tenure two years later.