Artists call for greater focus on black British music in schools

The government's reviewing the national curriculum and artists hope for a change to music lessons.

At the Met, Black Artists Salute an Enduring Affinity With Egypt

A shimmering dream on the Nile has inspired creativity from the Harlem Renaissance to Kara Walker to Beyoncé. But how much can you play with the past?

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German architecture award rescinded over British artist’s Israel boycott vow

Schelling Architecture Foundation refuses to give James Bridle the €10k prize after signing of open letter. A German architecture foundation has rescinded one of its €10,000 (£8,360) awards from a ...

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Music Review: Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia' looks into the artist's journey to self-discovery

On his seventh studio album, “Chromakopia,” the multi-hyphenate Tyler, the Creator pulls back the curtain

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After exiting the Christian music industry, these artists engage religion on their terms

In the last two decades, several Contemporary Christian Music powerhouses have publicly exited the CCM industry

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Candidates turn focus to Black male voters with Election Day around the corner

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump vie for Black male support, BET's "Black Men's Summit," hosted by D.L. Hughley, features key voices discussing the issues Black men face. ...

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, dies at 91

Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Quincy Jones, Music Titan Who Worked With Artists from Sinatra to Michael Jackson, Dies at 91

The extraordinarily productive executive, arranger, and producer put an indelible stamp on the sound of American music from Big Band greats to Thriller, the best selling record of all time.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?

There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Campaign Review

Treyarch's latest entry into the Call of Duty series uses creative mission design and its new omni-movement system to tell a fun but sometimes nonsensical story.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Review

There's an argument to be made that speed is what makes Call of Duty multiplayer feel so good. As a franchise, the CoD games are great about getting you into the action as quickly as possible. When ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Review

The best part of any Call of Duty game's Zombies mode is how it facilitates panic. The longer you play the round-based horde mode, in which the undead stream toward you from all directions, the ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

'I'm called exotic for being black in a rural town'

Nyarai moved to Carmarthenshire when she was 13 and felt "very different" in a white, rural area.

The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz

Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Coalition calls on next president to focus on executive branch transparency, accountability

A coalition of groups is calling on the next president to focus on executive branch transparency and accountability. In a letter dated Tuesday to former President Trump and Vice President Harris, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools

Exclusive: Awareness of contribution of black and Asian soldiers could help tackle racism, say leading minority ethnic voices. Politicians and community leaders are calling for the history of ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Spurs fans to call for release of last British hostage held by Hamas

Emily Damari, 28, was kidnapped during 7 October attack Fans will gather before Sunday’s game against Ipswich Tottenham fans will gather before their team’s game against Ipswich on Sunday to ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launches With DLC To Support Military Veterans

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrives on October 25, and it will launch with a new DLC that supports charity. The in-game store will include the Call of Duty Endowment Endeavour: Tracer Pack, with all ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Black Ops 6 Official Hoodies And Shirts Land On Call Of Duty Shop

It's the start of a new era for Call of Duty, and if you're looking to hop into Black Ops 6 , you might want to dress to impress before you drop into a multiplayer lobby. Fortunately, a new Call ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Best Weapon Loadouts

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with 33 new weapons to unlock and level up, but not all weapons are created equal. Here we'll recommend some of the best weapon builds for BO6 multiplayer, and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Best Perks And Wildcards

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with 16 brand-new multiplayer maps, 33 weapons to unlock and level up, and Treyarch's new omni-directional movement system. The movement is fast-paced and sweaty ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches with eyes on Game Pass

It is available straight away to subscribers of Microsoft’s Game Pass service, a first for a game this big.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Tips For Surviving (And Thriving) In Multiplayer

A new year of Call of Duty is here. Black Ops 6 launches with 16 brand-new multiplayer maps, 33 weapons to unlock and level up, and Treyarch's new omnimovement system. If you're a new or ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Twitch Drops And How To Get Them

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has arrived, and you can earn some in-game loot via Twitch Drops by watching eligible Twitch streams. The Twitch campaign runs until November 13, with four items up for ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Spawns Are An Issue, But It's Being Investigated

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been out for a handful of days, and players have already started noticing a trend of badly spawn point handling in many of the game's multiplayer maps. Numerous ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Call Of Duty's Iconic Nuketown Map Arrives To Black Op 6 This Week

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just arrived on October 25, launching with 16 brand-new multiplayer maps . However, Treyarch has confirmed the fan-favorite Nuketown map is returning this week, as well ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Nuketown Launch Trailer

Welcome to another sunny day in Nuketown! Nuketown blasts into Call of Duty: Black Ops6 on November 1st.

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Black Ops 6 Spiked Call Of Duty To A "Bonkers" Day On Xbox

The debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass seemingly had a noticeable effect on engagement on Xbox, while the PS5 edition of the game saw a big jump as well in terms of active users. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Call Of Duty's The Replacer Is Becoming A Playable Operator In Black Ops 6

The centerpiece of Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 marketing campaign--Peter Stormare's The Replacer--is coming to the game as a playable character in the upcoming Season 1 update.. The ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Black veteran wrongly called thief and banned from every Morrisons

Jez Daniels was buying wine and chocolates when store staff approached him.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Best MP Weapon Loadouts

Season 1 is live in Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 , bringing a fresh battle pass with DLC guns and new operator skins. The update also included some weapon balancing, so you'll want to make sure ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.

Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads

An Oregon school district on Thursday asked Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) campaign to take down two ads targeting transgender athletes because they include a photograph of two minor girls who are not ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

A roll call on UCLA's high school basketball recruiting class might not be necessary

UCLA coach Mick Cronin said NCAA rule changes and roster instability make it likely the Bruins won't sign a class of 2025 recruit.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Quincy Jones’s music was the soundtrack to so many Black lives – and something we could be proud of | Michelle Kambasha

There will be countless tributes to the revered producer, but for me he evokes happy days growing up and the chaos of family parties. I don’t have a lot of memories, especially from when I was ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Martha Stewart slams Netflix documentary about her, calls ending 'lazy' and music 'lousy'

Martha Stewart stuck by the old adage that "honesty is the best policy" when sharing her critiques for a newly-released Netflix documentary about her life.

Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s

The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War

World - ABC News - October 23

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