The Harlem-based youth development and social justice organization Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis) honored actor and singer Billy Porter and National Domestic Workers Alliance president Ai-jen Poo at its 2024 Voices gala.
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Can an Oscar Win Fix Unequal Access to School Music Classes?
It was a quintessential Hollywood feel-good story. A short documentary spotlighting a small group of technicians selflessly fixing 80,000 instruments for student musicians in Los Angeles’ underfunded public schools won an Oscar at the Academy Awards. “’The Last Repair Shop’ is about the heroes in our schools who often go unsung, unthanked, and unseen,” Kris […]
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DACA recipients offered new healthcare opportunities
Immigrants covered under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation have gone without federal protection or regulations allowing enrollment in state-run or private health insurance plans provided under the Affordable Care Act.
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OP-ED: To Fear a Protest: Columbia University’s Forceful Response to Peaceful and Legitimate Protest
Columbia University has made no indication that they are willing to engage respectfully with the student protesters.
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Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago.
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President Joe Biden cheers the Las Vegas Aces and women’s basketball
President Joe Biden welcomed the reigning WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces, to the White House on Thursday, celebrating what he called a “banner year” for women’s basketball.
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Black talent shines in this year’s Tony noms
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced and many Black folks are shining in the list of nominees.
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New YA fantasy novel inspired by Beyoncé’s music
TV’s “Lovecraft Country” and music—Beyoncé’s music specifically—inspired LaDarrion Williams to write “Blood at the Root.”
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Whoopi Goldberg promotes new memoir at 92NY
On May 6, legendary actress, comedian, and EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg appeared at 92nd Street Y to promote her new memoir, “Bits and Pieces.”
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Their businesses were transformed by a grant program for Black women. Its future is now at risk.
Founded by Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons in 2018, Fearless Fund has raised over $25 million to invest in Black women-owned businesses.