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The Struggle for Black Studies at HBCUs
Despite university budget cuts and a rise in anti-ethnic-studies sentiment, black-studies programs have held their ground in higher-education curricula. But while there has been substantial overall growth in the field during the last 40 years, it has happened primarily outside the community of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). “There’s activity going on [at HBCUs];…
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What Elin's Divorce Settlement Could Buy
On Elin’s dime, peace of mind could be purchased for 600,000 jobless Americans for 30 more days. That much money could extend their unemployment benefits for an additional month. With just $170 million in compensation grants to states like Florida, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi and $100 million to drill two more relief wells, Elin’s money could supplement some of the…
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Top Chef: Washington, D.C., and a Look Back
Timothy Dean, 39, is taking on 16 fellow chefs in a kitchen throwdown. The executive chef and owner of Prime Steakhouse in Baltimore, he has years of experience working alongside some of the world’s best. These include the late master chef Jean-Louis Palladin (at his restaurants Jean-Louis and Palladin), Alain Ducasse, and the late Patrick Clark,…
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Black Rock's Blazing Genius
Back in the early ’80s, Bad Brains made a name for themselves by melding punk with reggae. Today, these pioneers of hard-core punk continue to thrill audiences and their influence on a gang of bands has stood the test of time. Captions by Rob Fields ”When they play together, I’ll put them onstage with anybody,…
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The Best in Black Dance
For over 50 years, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has filled stages with glorious works celebrating African-American heritage. From Ailey’s rousing, gospel-inspired “Revelations” and haunting “Night Creature” to new company artistic director Robert Battle’s sensuous, swirling duet “Unfold” to a Gustave Charpentier aria sung by Leontyne Price, the repertory touches every emotion. It’s no surprise…
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World Music's Superstars
Anyone who has caught ”the Prince in the bare feet” at one of the many music festivals he headlines knows he radiates light and possesses a mellifluous voice. He also plays the acoustic guitar, nimbly and with subtlety. Every now and then, he gives in to bouts of footloose fancy. Captions by Nick Charles The…
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Celebrating Black Fathers and Sons in Film
Based on the true story of Chris Gardner and starring real-life father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith, The Pursuit of Happyness follows Gardner (Will Smith) and Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith) as they sleep in a church’s homeless shelter and even in a San Francisco train station bathroom while Chris struggles through an unpaid internship at…
Black News and Black Views with a Whole Lotta Attitude
