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General Discussion Forum / How Basquiat Used His Surroundings as a Canvas (JStor Daily)

« on: Yesterday at 07:45:01 PM »

Jean-Michel Basquiat created art that commented on New York City, while also contributing to its architecture and style.
https://daily.jstor.org/how-basquiat-used-his-surroundings-as-a-canvas/

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General Discussion Forum / Why Miles Davis's "Kind of Blue" Is So Beloved (JStor Daily)

« on: Yesterday at 07:42:40 PM »

A music scholar suggests that Miles Davis combined the blues with the musical avant garde in a manner reflecting the integrationist spirit of the era.
https://daily.jstor.org/why-miles-daviss-kind-of-blue-is-so-beloved/

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General Discussion Forum / Director John Singleton in a coma after 'major stroke'

« on: Yesterday at 06:34:13 PM »

See:
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/director-john-singleton-in-a-coma-after-major-stroke-195500527.html

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On the Sidelines and In The Stands / In Memoriam: Leonard “Chief” Tramiel, 1944-2019

« on: Yesterday at 05:37:06 PM »

Leonard “Chief” Tramiel, long-time band director at Mississippi Valley State University, passed away on April 6, 2019.
https://www.jbhe.com/2019/04/in-memoriam-leonard-chief-tramiel-1944-2019/

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The Drum / Re: Summer Programs at Morgan State University

« on: Yesterday at 05:33:22 PM »

Another reminder...

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From the Tailgate to the Concession Stand / Fresh Spring Pea Arugula Pesto Pasta

« on: Yesterday at 04:34:20 PM »

See:
http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/fresh-spring-pea-arugula-pesto-pasta/

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Sports Forum / A complete, brief history of HBCU quarterbacks picked in NFL Draft

« on: Yesterday at 04:31:37 PM »

Only 13 quarterbacks from HBCUs have been selected in the NFL Draft in the last half a century. Here is how they fared.
https://hbcugameday.com/2019/04/25/hbcu-quarterbacks-picked-in-nfl-draft-history-amir-hall/

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General Discussion Forum / A Houston High School Has a New Dress Code. For Parents. (NYT)

« on: Yesterday at 04:14:45 PM »

The dress code, which bans satin caps, bonnets, hair rollers, pajamas and revealing and sagging clothing, has been criticized as racist and elitist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/us/school-dress-code-madison-high-school.html

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General Discussion Forum / Amazon still feels brick-and-mortar stores hot on its heels.

« on: Yesterday at 02:38:53 PM »

Amazon delivery options are rooted in data — and competition
https://www.marketplace.org/2019/04/25/tech/online-retail-amazon-delivery-kohls-returns-advantage-brick-and-mortar

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General Discussion Forum / Re: E. LaBrent Chrite Named Bethune-Cookman President

« on: Yesterday at 02:07:20 PM »

I hope his first order of business is fundraising.

 

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General Discussion Forum / New movie starring Kim Hawthorne aims to foster change in a broken system

« on: April 24, 2019, 04:06:31 PM »

Regina Louise has never known a “normal” childhood. Throughout her tumultuous youth, she was shuffled through over 30 foster homes and psychiatric facilities, all before the age of 18.
https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2019/04/18/new-movie-aims-foster-change-broken-system

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9053916/?ref_=rvi_tt

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Sports Forum / Scientists Explain A Common Fight In Basketball (NPR)

« on: April 24, 2019, 03:26:22 PM »

Are players just pretending to be so certain that it's out on their opponent? Or could there be a difference in how they experience the event that has them pointing a finger at the other player?
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716763309/scientists-explain-a-common-fight-in-basketball

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General Discussion Forum / Re: When Dating Felt Like A Job, One Woman Hired A Matchmaker (Update)

« on: April 24, 2019, 03:22:44 PM »

Update...

Photo: Kevin Biely, 37 and Kat McClain, 28, on their wedding day in Las Vegas. In 2017, NPR documented their first date, which was set up by a matchmaker.
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/702520833/a-love-story-that-began-with-a-matchmaker-and-a-first-date-on-npr

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Sports Forum / Complete list of Division I HBCU basketball transfers

« on: April 24, 2019, 03:04:01 PM »

Nearly 50 players leaving Division I HBCU programs.
https://hbcugameday.com/2019/04/24/complete-list-of-division-i-hbcu-basketball-transfers/

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General Discussion Forum / E. LaBrent Chrite Named Bethune-Cookman President

« on: April 24, 2019, 03:01:33 PM »

See:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/e-labrent-chrite-26311693
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/education/os-ne-new-president-bethune-cookman-20190423-story.html