Sports

Carmelo Anthony on teaming up with LeBron James: ‘I think it was meant for it to happen at this point’

Entering his 19th NBA season, Anthony reflects on joining the Lakers, the pressure to win, Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

By Marc J. Spears

Culture

‘Protect my babies’: Parents desperate for safe school options as the virus surges

In Mississippi, changing policies leave parents feeling like they’re forced to choose between their children’s education and their lives

Kelsey Davis Betz, The Hechinger Report

Sports

Lewis Hamilton’s legacy will be about more than 100 victories

He continues his fight for Black drivers to get their chance in Formula One

By Andrew Lawrence

HBCU

Florida A&M and Benedict College top HBCU bands in first rankings of season

Our bands are back! We’re loving it, and these rankings judge them on music, precision, dance and drum majors.

By Mia Berry

Sports

The little-known story of Serena Williams’ first endorsement deal

How Puma helped transform a 16-year-old tennis phenom into a ‘fashion icon’

By Aaron Dodson

Culture

Woodie King Jr. finally gets a Tony Award for bringing color to the stage

New Federal Theatre founder is honored for a lifetime of discovering talent

By Jeremy Gerard