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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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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 / 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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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

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General Discussion Forum / The Black (American) Experience in Business (PBS)

« on: April 24, 2019, 02:37:19 PM »

Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship, where skill, industriousness, ingenuity and sheer courage in the face of overwhelming odds provide the backbone of this nation’s economic and social growth.
https://www.pbs.org/video/boss-the-black-experience-in-business-nguxge/

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Sports Forum / Here's how the NFL draft is like picking stocks

« on: April 24, 2019, 02:34:48 PM »

Patience and risk management are key to both.
https://www.marketplace.org/2019/04/24/world/heres-how-nfl-draft-picking-stocks

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From the Tailgate to the Concession Stand / 5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Fitness Tracker

« on: April 24, 2019, 02:30:30 PM »

See:
https://www.nextavenue.org/get-most-from-your-fitness-tracker/