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Top Chef Season 21 is set to premiere on March 20; this time, the spotlight is on Wisconsin. While there are a few changes this season, like the absence of Padma Lakshmi and the addition of Kristen Kish as host, the show's core remains solid. However, the biggest change is that now contestants can win money in every Quickfire Challenge. This change was made possible thanks to the new brand […]
100 years strong: the legacy of Wisconsin's first Black bank, Columbia Savings & Loan In the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a story of resilience, empowerment, and visionary leadership unfolds, marked by the indelible legacy of Columbia Savings and Loan Association—the state's first Black-owned bank in Wisconsin. Founded in 1924 by Ardie and Wilbur Halyard, this pioneering entity embarked on a mission to dismantle financial barriers and foster economic stability for […]
Jay-Z's Grammy Remarks Spark Discussion on Representation and Change A deeper look at the representation issues Jay-Z talked about in his Grammys speechHEARD ON ALL THINGS CONSIDERED In a recent airing of NPR's All Things Considered, host Sacha Pfeiffer and NPR culture correspondent Anastasia Tsioulcas discussed the implications of Jay-Z's critical remarks during his honorary Grammy acceptance speech. The conversation delved into the ongoing debate about the Recording Academy's track record […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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