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Trump says new Kennedy Center board has elected him chair
President Trump says he's now the chair of the Kennedy Center following a vote by its board after, in an unprecedented move, he named himself to the position. "It is a Great Honor to be Chairman of ...The Hill - 1h -
USC and UCLA have made L.A. the center of women's college basketball
USC's expectations for the season were high and the Trojans have met them, but UCLA has caught everyone by surprise.ESPN - 4h -
Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater
IAMA Theatre's workshop production of Douglas Lyons' time-travel adventure "Don't Touch My Hair" runs through Feb. 24.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Gianmarco Soresi casts anxiety, darkness and drama in his theatrical comedy
Much of Soresi's material at this week's Elysian Theater shows dives into his parents' foibles and how they warped him, his anxiety and depression, and his mix of Italian and Jewish heritage.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
How Trump is reshaping the Kennedy Center, moving away from "woke culture"
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.CBS News - 29m -
Free agent center Len signs deal with Lakers
Free agent center Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Lakers, providing some much-needed frontcourt depth.ESPN - 4h -
Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.CBS News - 23h -
Google Calendar removes Black History Month, Pride and other cultural events
Company says listed holidays were not ‘sustainable’ for its model as tech firms roll back diversity efforts. Google ’s online and mobile calendars are no longer including references to Black ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ineos blames ‘deindustrialisation of Europe’ for ending All Blacks deal
New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against Ineos Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company looking to cut costs Ineos, the chemicals company founded and run by the British billionaire and Manchester ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump names Grenell as interim Kennedy Center executive director
President Trump on Monday named Richard Grenell, his envoy for special missions, the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center days after he named himself chair of a new board. “I am pleased ...The Hill - 1d -
Google Calendar no longer includes start of Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed reference to observances such as the beginning of Black history Month on Feb. 1, and Women's History Month on March 1.CNBC - 2d -
Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered
Black educators are sounding the alarm as President Trump ramps up talk of eliminating the Department of Education. Trump, who has long called for the Education Department to be shut down, said in ...The Hill - 2d -
The Significance of 2 Black Quarterbacks Starting in the Super Bowl
As they face off on Sunday, perhaps Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes can serve as symbols of hope, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
Black wolves with rare genetic mutation spotted in Poland
Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has returned in recent years.CBS News - 3d -
Pair of rare black wolves caught on camera in Polish forest by wildlife researchers
Two rare black wolves have been spotted on camera crossing a stream in a Polish forestABC News - 3d -
Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them
It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.The Hill - 3d -
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
This year’s Super Bowl commercials are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that viewers need a diversion from weighty mattersABC News - 3d -
Lakers rescind trade with Hornets after center Mark Williams doesn't pass team physical
Williams heads back to Charlotte, while Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a 2031 first-round pick return to Los Angeles.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Lakers' trade for Hornets center Mark Williams has been rescinded, team says
The Los Angeles Lakers’ trade to acquire center Mark Williams from Charlotte has been rescinded, the team announced Saturday nightABC News - 3d -
Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman
The move by the president, whose authority to make the changes was not clear, is the latest attempt to bring a Washington institution under his control.The New York Times - 4d -
Cowboy boots and community: How Black line dancers are kicking up joy
When Tamia came across a video on YouTube of people line dancing to her 2006 song “Can’t Get Enough of You,” she and her husband, NBA legend Grant Hill, decided to join in the fun and learn the dance.NBC News - 4d -
Dark Comedy
Movie audiences are cracking up during serious scenes. What’s a theatergoer to do?The New York Times - 4d -
Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory
Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...ABC News - 4d -
Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive
An apparent breakthrough in efficiency from the Chinese start-up did not make tech’s biggest companies question their extravagant spending on new data centers.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump to fire multiple Kennedy Center board members, name himself chair
President Trump did not say which board members at the Kennedy Center he plans to terminate.CBS News - 4d -
Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members
President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The org says it has 'received no official communications' about ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Trump to name himself new Kennedy Center board chair
President Trump said Friday he would end the terms of multiple members of the Kennedy Center board and make himself chair of a new board, putting himself at the helm of the Washington, D.C., ...The Hill - 4d -
Unemployment spiked for Black men in January as more joined the labor force
Black men saw their unemployment rate spike to 6.9% from 5.6% in January, bucking the overall unemployment rate trend for the country.CNBC - 5d -
Ruby-red slippers take center stage at Academy Museum exhibit on color in film
In the hit movie “Wicked,” those famous magical shoes are silverABC News - 5d -
Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the combination of All-Star guard Luka Doncic and center Mark Williams will pair well together on the court.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Penguins Notebook: Crosby Skates, Rakell Gets Work At Center, Dads Trip Begins
While Penguins captain is still being evaluated for an upper-body injury, Pittsburgh shakes up lineup in Thursday's team practiceYahoo Sports - 5d -
OpenAI Is Looking Across the U.S. for Sites to Build Its Trump-Backed Stargate AI Data Centers
OpenAI has begun visiting locations in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week.Inc. - 5d -
Black Entrepreneurship Has Grown 22 Percent. It’s Still Not Enough
Shark Tank’s Daymond John cites several reasons why the numbers still don’t reflect population baselines.Inc. - 6d -
Review: Lauren Graham shines in Tubi's generational comedy 'The Z-Suite'
Tubi's first original comedy series stars Lauren Graham as the head of a New York ad agency, at least until the Gen-Z social media team takes over.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - 6d -
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with Black Sabbath bandmates for 'greatest' show ever
Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal ...ABC News - Feb. 5
