Month / February 2021
Why A Shootout Between Black Panthers And Law Enforcement 50 Years Ago Matters Today
Written by Paul Ringel, High Point University ____ In the early hours of Feb. 10, 1971, police surrounded a property in High Point, North Carolina, where members of the Black Panther Party lived and worked. In the ensuing shootout, a Panther and a police officer were both wounded. […]
Misty Copeland Pens Book for Young Readers Celebrating Black Ballerinas
*Misty Copeland wants to encourage aspiring ballerinas with her new book for middle-school aged readers called “Black Ballerinas.” The book will be released this fall via publisher Simon & Schuster’s Aladdin Books imprint and illustrated by Salena Barnes. WE REMEMBER: Jazz Pianist Chick Corea Dies At 79 […]
Claressa Shields takes jab at boxing over coverage, treatment of female fighters
(CNN)If you haven’t seen enough of boxer Claressa Shields — or if you may not even know the name — that’s her point. She’s an elite athlete in her prime, suffering from an apparent case of under-exposure. The 25-year-old Michigan native had a glittering amateur career, winning Olympic gold medals […]
WE REMEMBER: Jazz Pianist Chick Corea Dies At 79
*Chick Corea, whose real name was Armando Corea, and a Grammy Award-winning pianist who played alongside fellow legends like Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz and Miles Davis, died Feb. 9, according to TheWrap. He was 79 years old. We’re learning of his death today (02-11-21) because […]
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