The New York Times – Music:
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.
Category: Race and Ethnicity
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Insooni Breaks Racial Barrier to Become Beloved Singer in South Korea
The New York Times – Music:
Born to a South Korean mother and a Black American soldier, she rose to a pioneering stardom in a country that has long discriminated against biracial children.
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The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Dinner Party That Started the Harlem Renaissance
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Dissecting Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Cover
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On Tuesday, the pop star revealed her new album’s cover, a constellation of country signifiers reminding fans of her Texas roots.
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For Ytasha Womack, the Afrofuture is Now
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The writer and filmmaker discusses the blend of theoretical cosmology and Black culture in Chicago’s newest planetarium show.
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Finally, an Inclusive Range of Gowns for Brides of Color
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
“Nude” fabrics and undergarments are often beige or white. More bridal designers of color are trying to change that.
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Questions Arise Over Sephora’s Handling of Girls in Blackface
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The company said it asked the shoppers to leave. Two witnesses said that is not quite what happened.
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‘The Space Race’ Review: Why Was NASA So White?
The New York Times – Film:
The days of shooting for the stars, interpreted through the stories of people of color whose aspirations were repeatedly thwarted.
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‘The Space Race’ Review: Why Was NASA So White?
The New York Times – Film:
The days of shooting for the stars, interpreted through the stories of people of color whose aspirations were repeatedly thwarted.