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‘Washington Black,’ Plus 7 Things to Watch on TV This Week The screen adaptation of the popular historical novel premieres, and a Billy Joel documentary airs.
My father taught me about jazz, poetry, and philosophy, but he couldn’t show me how to be Black and a Red Sox fan.
Willa Robinson has been collecting and selling books by Black authors for decades. At 84 years old, Robinson is retiring and closing Willa's Books and Vinyl.
Anglers can now earn $100 per invasive black carp caught—up to $1,000 per month. Learn how to qualify, report your catch, and protect native fisheries.
Willa’s Books, KC’s oldest Black-owned bookstore, closes. Her legacy will live on through The Kansas City Defender’s new community archive mission.
SoundCloud and elasticStage Unveil Vinyl-on-Demand Initiative for Artists: The streamlined process will allow independent artists to offer their music as LPs without the hefty upfront costs.
Bill Ward's emotional return to Black Sabbath at Birmingham's Villa Park reminded fans of the band's rich history and the enduring bonds forged through music.
Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will be officially unveiled in September, but a new dummy model hands-on video reveals a sleek black finish.
Billy Corgan paid tribute to Black Sabbath following the rock band’s final concert in Birmingham, England, over the weekend, calling the experience “a beautiful and bittersweet day.” The all ...
Black New Yorkers slam Zohran Mamdani over race claims on his college application by Robby Soave, opinion contributor - 07/07/25 2:30 PM ET ...
At least one black bear was sighted in Greater Cincinnati on July 7, with separate sightings reported in Springfield Township and Greenhills.
During a flight from Philadelphia to Miami, the man was allegedly minding his business until he noticed something sinister happening right behind him.