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André 3000's "New Blue Sun Live" tour spent three nights at the Blue Note jazz club in New York. Dervon Dixon/Courtesy of Blue Note

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Is André 3000 in his jazz era?

André 3000's "New Blue Sun Live" tour spent three nights at the Blue Note jazz club in New York. Dervon Dixon/Courtesy of Blue Note Around halfway through a set during his Blue Note residency last Thursday, André 3000 took some time to survey his tools. The musician crouched over a rug arrayed with around a dozen varieties of the flute — the instrument that's come to symbolize the dramatic creative […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024

A lone shopper heads into a Target store on Jan. 11 in Lakewood, Colo. David Zalubowski/AP

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Target pulls Black History Month book that misidentified 3 civil rights icons

A lone shopper heads into a Target store on Jan. 11 in Lakewood, Colo. David Zalubowski/AP Target says it has pulled a book from its Black History Month collection after a customer noticed it mislabeled three prominent Civil Rights icons. In a video posted to TikTok, high school U.S. history teacher Issa Tete says she bought the "Civil Rights Magnetic Learning Kit" to share with her students in honor of […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

Nigeria's global superstar Burna Boy (center) is nominated in the new Grammy category "best African music performance." Nominees are all from Nigeria or South Africa. Other African musicians feel neglected. Mulatu Astatke (left) is a pioneer of Ethio-jazz in Ethiopia, which has never earned a Grammy nod. North African musicians have rarely been nominated. At right: Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi. Alexis Maryon, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld, courtesy of the artist

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New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa

Nigeria's global superstar Burna Boy (center) is nominated in the new Grammy category "best African music performance." Nominees are all from Nigeria or South Africa. Other African musicians feel neglected. Mulatu Astatke (left) is a pioneer of Ethio-jazz in Ethiopia, which has never earned a Grammy nod. North African musicians have rarely been nominated. At right: Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi. Alexis Maryon, Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld, courtesy of […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

In Black History Month, examining the barriers to racial equity

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In Black History Month, examining the barriers to racial equity

At the beginning of Black History Month 2024, McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility released a report titled “The State of Black Residents: The Relevance of Place to Racial Equity and Outcomes,” researchers JP Julien, Duwain Pinder, Shelley Stewart III, Dominic Williams, and Nina Yancy offer a sobering examination of the deep racial inequities that persist across communities nationwide. Their comprehensive analysis, spanning economic, social, health, and educational dimensions, reveals […]

todayFebruary 4, 2024

'Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin' introduces Black character's backstory

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‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin’ introduces Black character’s backstory

Apple TV+ is set to premiere a new special, "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," on February 16, 2024. This special is an origin story for Franklin Armstrong, one of the most beloved characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip. The plot revolves around Franklin, whose family is often on the move due to his father's military job. Franklin carries a notebook filled with his grandfather's advice on friendship, which he uses […]

todayFebruary 3, 2024

Black Futures Month: Envisioning Progress Beyond Black History Month

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Black Futures Month: a new chapter in the story of Black History Month

Black Futures Month, observed each February, is a time to honor the rich heritage of the Black community while also looking forward to the possibilities and advancements ahead. This celebration is a visionary and forward-looking spin on the traditional Black History Month, encouraging us to reflect on Black individuals' significant contributions throughout history and imagine and work towards a future filled with justice, liberation, and love. Significance and History Established […]

todayFebruary 3, 2024

Brittni Robertson Powell, with the New Orleans-based bookstore Baldwin & Co. looks through her choice for Black History Month: I Am Ruby Bridges. Aubri Juhasz /Aubri Juhasz

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6 books to help young readers learn about Black history

Brittni Robertson Powell, with the New Orleans-based bookstore Baldwin & Co. looks through her choice for Black History Month: I Am Ruby Bridges. Aubri Juhasz /Aubri Juhasz Each February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have shaped the nation. If you're struggling with the best way to educate children about Black history, this month or year-round, experts often suggest turning to literature to assist. Books […]

todayFebruary 1, 2024

Celebrating Black Love: HYFIN's Milwaukee Event Series Honors Black History Month

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HYFIN hosts Milwaukee events celebrating Black love during Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee's dynamic Urban Alternative station, is delighted to announce a month-long celebration dedicated to the theme of Black love. Throughout February, HYFIN will host a beautiful tapestry of events, each thoughtfully curated to support and uplift the community. This campaign for connection and culture will unfold in partnership with various mission-aligned local organizations. As one of Milwaukee’s central voices for urban culture […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024

Addressing economic inequality: the mission of the Fearless Fund and the fight for civil rights

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Addressing economic inequality: the mission of the Fearless Fund and the fight for civil rights

Ayana Parsons and Arian Simone of Fearless Fund The soul of the civil rights movement, historically a quest for equal justice under the law, is experiencing an evolution. Today, that soul beats with the urgency of closing a daunting economic divide that exists between Black and white Americans. As we trace the ripples of systemic racism that sprawl across the economic landscape, the significant wealth disparity between these communities becomes […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 1

Google Acquires Edlyft, A Black-Women-Owned Startup, to Make Computer Science More Accessible

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Google leverages Edlyft, A Black-women-owned Startup, to make computer science accessible

Photo Credit: Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong Google has taken a significant step forward in diversifying the tech industry by llevearging Edlyft AI Tutor, an innovative artificial intelligence platform founded by Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong. The platform is known for making computer science education more accessible, especially for Black students aspiring to become engineers. This move underscores Google's commitment to fostering inclusivity and broadening the talent pipeline in technology. […]

todayJanuary 30, 2024

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