Culture
Coronavirus
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
Theater
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
An Appreciation
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
Documentary
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 History Always
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
Movies
Billie Holiday deserves better
Men continually failed Billie Holiday when she was alive. They’re still doing it.
Documentary
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
Financial Literacy
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
Music
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
Style
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 History Always
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
As Told To
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
Books
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