Culture
Commentary
The Oscars shutting out ‘The Woman King’ is a real disgrace
No nominations for ‘Nope’ or ‘Till’ make for a frustrating day in Hollywood
Books
Jamila Minnicks’ debut novel raises complex questions about the costs of integration
‘Moonrise Over New Jessup’ asks just who is living across the tracks from whom?
Russell Rule
The ‘Russell Rule’ promotes a wider group of candidates for college coaching jobs
West Coast Conference adopted the policy two years ago in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police
Commentary
Keenan Anderson’s death was a tragedy on many levels
The 31-year-old, who died after being tased by Los Angeles police, was one of America’s few Black male teachers
Food
Chef Charly Pierre pays homage to Haitian street food in his New Orleans restaurant
From fried plantains to conch braised in epis and coconut, Pierre serves up Haitian classics in Tremé
Books
WNBA star Maya Moore recalls when her relationship with a prisoner changed from friendship to love
A new book with her now-husband, Jonathan Irons, tells the story of how they won his freedom
Reparations
‘The Big Payback’ in Evanston shows that reparations are possible
PBS documentary follows local and federal efforts to compensate Black Americans
Theater
The powerful ‘Ohio State Murders’ is closing much too soon
Starring Audra McDonald, the play was Adrienne Kennedy’s way-too-late Broadway debut
Television
‘Kindred’ is related to Octavia Butler’s famous novel, but not a twin
Showrunner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins took extreme liberties in translating the story to television. Thank goodness.
Commentary
Yes, Jerrod Carmichael hosted the Golden Globes because he’s Black
And he wouldn’t let the audience forget it
An Appreciation
Remembering Gangsta Boo
The Memphis artist created a new hip-hop archetype: the hustling, game-spitting, hell-raising chick that inspired female rappers for decades
Horoscope
Your January 2023 Andscape Horoscope
The new year is here. See what the stars have in store for you this month
Music
In 2022, Usher once again proved he’s far more than a ‘Superstar’
With a hit Las Vegas residency and a viral performance, the R&B star won the year
Style
Our top style moments of 2022
Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Megan Thee Stallion — oh my! Here are some of the looks we loved this year