Culture
Why Not Us
Chris Paul continues to shine light on HBCUs
The Phoenix Suns star discusses enrolling at historically Black Winston-Salem State and why he picked Florida A&M for his show
Reparations
History is made as reparations start to flow in Evanston, Illinois
Black residents who experienced housing discrimination to receive $25,000 in benefits
Commentary
Dave Chappelle refuses to evolve
The legendary comedian’s back with a new set, ‘The Closer,’ and largely the same bag of tricks
Commentary
Yes, LeBron, vaccination is a social justice issue
Fighting COVID-19 is part of the fight against structural racism
Broadway
Douglas Lyons wants to invite Black audiences for ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ on Broadway
His Broadway debut is part of a historic season in which every new play is by a Black playwright
The King of Crenshaw
Music
The coming battle over rap album lengths
Streaming made track lists longer. Will TikTok reverse that trend?
Commentary
The R. Kelly verdict leaves unhealed wounds
Though the singer has been found guilty, there’s still a lack of resolution
Film
Maya Cade’s Black Film Archive is just the beginning
The archivist discusses the overwhelming response to her new project and why she believes in the future of Black film
Books
Gayl Jones returns after 20 years with a new novel
‘Palmares’ is a love song to the memory of millions
Coronavirus
‘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
Theater
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
Sneaker Stories
The complete history of signature sneakers in the WNBA
Since the league’s debut 25 years ago, nine women have laced up a shoe bearing their names. Here are their stories.
Sneakers
How J Balvin convinced Jordan Brand he was the real deal
After meeting the reggaeton star in Paris, Jordan texted his people ‘we’re giving J Balvin a shoe’
Baseball
Francisco Lindor’s journey from Puerto Rican prodigy to MLB’s only Latino with a signature shoe
After his parents had to buy his childhood cleats on layaway, the Mets shortstop now has his own shoe