Ballet’s aristocratic origins and an early association with opera mean that it remains wedded to a Euro-classical ethos. Certain ideas about it still persist ― that only an expensive cultural education can unlock its meaning and that it belongs in gilded venues accessed only by the elite. […]
Los Angeles Lakers great and five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was among nine killed in a deadly helicopter crash in California on Sunday. The smooth shooting guard and perennial NBA All-Star who was one of the league’s most prolific scorers was with […]
American teenager Coco Gauff stunned defending champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 15-year-old excelled at the Rod Laver Arena and eased to a 6-3 6-4 victory in 67 minutes. Gay Civil […]
San Francisco, CA — The Last Mile, a prison rehabilitation program based in San Quentin, California, offers prisoners free training on how to code. This equips them with the training they need to get a job more easily once they are out of prison. […]
The University of Richmond has become the latest institution of education that has faced backlash for a racist atmosphere. According to WRIC, police say they’re investigating three incidents that occurred on campus late last week. Kobe’s Death Stuns The Sports World The university’s […]
According to CNN, the names of all the victims haven’t been officially released, but some family members and close friends have confirmed the loss of their loved ones. The tragic loss included Orange Coast College baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife, Keri, and daughter, […]
The U.S. Navy is expected to honor a World War II hero when a new aircraft carrier is named for Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller. The announcement is expected to be made at Pearl Harbor Monday, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Friday. Miller, born in Waco, […]
By Audrey J. Bernard LOS ANGELES, CA The 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) honoring the best achievements in film and television performances, once again showed a lack of diversity and people of color went home empty handed. Fallout Continues in Puerto Rico […]
By Audrey J. Bernard The star-studded 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards (CCA), recognizing achievements in film and television, were held Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and although major award nominations and/or wins eluded Black talent at […]
Bayard Rustin may receive a posthumous pardon from California legislators for a charge of lewd vagrancy. Due to the “morals charge” which was used to target homosexuals, Rustin was forced to register as a sex offender. He died in 1987 while still bearing […]
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