Culture


New public information campaign answers Black people’s questions about COVID-19 vaccines
‘The Conversation: Between Us, About Us’ video series aims to close the gap in who gets the lifesaving shots

Adrienne Warren and Katori Hall of Broadway’s ‘Tina’ don’t know when theater will return, but they’re working to make it better
The Tony nominees talk about how the pandemic has changed them

Vernon Jordan was a wise man in a town where almost every other wise man was white
After running several civil rights groups, Jordan became the ultimate Washington insider

Netflix’s ‘I Got a Story to Tell’ documents the story of Biggie Smalls’ most tragic friendship
Roland ‘Olie’ Young came up on the same streets and was the rapper’s biggest supporter

Black and brilliant: Trailblazer Fabiana Pierre-Louis
At just 40, the first Black female justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court has been breaking barriers for years

Billie Holiday deserves better
Men continually failed Billie Holiday when she was alive. They’re still doing it.

Former women’s basketball player pays homage to her sport and Black women with new documentary
Melanie Page hopes ‘Can’t Retire’ allows basketball players and Black women to be heard as humans and respected athletes

Pro athletes supporting financial literacy for kids and young adults
Brandon Copeland, Michael Thomas, Harrison Barnes and Kevin Durant are among those leading this effort

One hope for the next generation of Black athletes
‘A Room of Our Own,’ a one-hour special, explores how athletes have used their voices to impact change

Tinashe’s cover of ‘I’m Every Woman’ brings the R&B anthem to a new generation
A new version of the song made famous by Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston embraces the fullness of Black humanity

How a Howard University senior turned a family clothing business into his legacy
Tahir Murray’s HBCU designs have been worn by NBA All-Star Chris Paul and NFL quarterback Cam Newton

Black women are taking over the footwear industry
These stars in sports, music or fashion double as designers, trend leaders and representatives for major brands

Volleyball star Deja McClendon takes a stand against racism in her sport
The former Penn State standout hopes her story will help others take action

New book tells the story of Glenn Burke, the first openly gay player in MLB
His Dodgers teammates were slow to recognize signs that were obvious to others