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Patrick Mahomes saw George Floyd’s death and knew he couldn’t stay on the sideline
The Chiefs quarterback joined with other players to force the NFL to acknowledge that Black lives matter
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Ibram X. Kendi wants to help parents raise antiracists
Kendi talks about his latest book and how to help children understand these complicated times
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Afropunk pioneer James Spooner explores ‘The High Desert’ of his origins
After moving from filmmaking to tattooing to graphic novels, he shares thoughts on race, art and alienation, with practical lessons for aspiring creatives
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Grant Hill’s autobiography is a testament to Black resilience
‘Game’ reveals untold stories from Hill’s unique journey
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New book on the ‘Black Fives’ restores the buried history of basketball
After learning about the Smart Set Athletic Club, author Claude Johnson embarked on a two-decadeslong project
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DJ Screw, the godfather of Houston’s slowed-down sound, gets the book treatment
New biography showcases the history of the ‘chopped and screwed’ genre and the influence of syrup
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The night a veiled threat encouraged a white mob to leave a Black church alone
In new book, a pioneering civil rights organizer recalls his days in the movement
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The story behind Biggie Smalls’ hit single ‘One More Chance’
The original was too explicit for radio, but the remix was 🔥
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History of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ examines how Black performers had to act out caricatures of plantation life
After Reconstruction, minstrel songs were one of the few paying options for talented Black singers