NYTIMES (Lisa Lerer) - Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?
Democratic Party officials have approved a new calendar that puts South Carolina at the head of the line. Black and Latino voters will gain new clout.
WASHINGTONPOST (Fred A. Bernstein) - Betye Saar, artist who shattered stereotypes of Black women, dies at 99
She achieved art world stardom at 93, when she had simultaneous solo exhibitions in New York and California.
NYTIMES (Jori Finkel) - Betye Saar, Artist Who Upended Black Stereotypes, Dies at 99
Working with dolls, family photographs, fabric scraps and other found objects, she became a leading figure in assemblage art.
AMERICANGREATNESS (Stephen Soukup) - Sophie Cunningham May Not Be Interested in Politics, But…
Anyone who knows anything about college sports rivalries – or better yet, about pre-Civil War American history – will know how hard what I’m about […] Source
NPR (Juana Summers) - How The Illharmonic's mix of hip-hop and classical builds community, one show at a time
The Illharmonic Orchestra's performances blend hip-hop lyricism with classical instrumentation, and feature all-Black musical ensembles. The group's leaders speak with NPR's Juana Summers about how they build community around their high-energy performances and represent musicians and audiences in spaces where they may have not traditionally felt welcomed.
DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - Not So Fast: Software Company Blamed For Illegal Alien Voter Registration Says State Government Knew
‘The deeper problem is national’
NYTIMES (Jeffery C. Mays) - Black and Latino Leaders Ask: What Do Socialist Wins Mean for New York?
Longtime leaders and advocates in minority districts fear that victories by the Democratic Socialists of America in gentrifying neighborhoods could mean political erasure.
JUSTTHENEWS (Claire Harrington) - Democratic-Socialist influence in NYC sparks scrutiny of public education
The rapid growth and influence of the Democratic-Socialists of America (DSA) party in New York City may have serious consequences for public education, experts say.
DAILYCALLER (Spencer Lombardo) - Are Films Becoming Less Gay? Major Pride Org Thinks So
‘might mean studio executives believe that cutting back on ‘woke’ characters will help boost their movies’ profits and marketability’
NYTIMES (Bernard Mokam and Clyde McGrady) - To Win Their Races, Black Politicians Confront a New Landscape
With the Voting Rights Act weakened, Black representation will depend less on Black voters and more on broad, multiracial appeal or on ideological outsider campaigns.