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An illustration of Malcom X wearing a black suit, a gray hat and a pair of glasses with black frames against a red background.

Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30

Three decades ago since its release, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a screening for Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” to commemorate the legacy of the film and the enduring memory of the civil rights activist. 
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer December 9, 2022

Over one thousand New Yorkers gathered at the opulent Howard Gilman Opera House to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X”  biopic on Nov. 22. The Brooklyn...

Travis Scott's McDonald's latest collaboration is set to be released on Oct. 4. The menu item consists of the singer's favorite order: a quarter pounder with onions, pickles, bacon, lettuce, melted cheese, mustard and ketchup. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

Travis Scott’s McDonald’s Collaboration Caters to His Fans

Hip-Hop artist Travis Scott and McDonald’s team up to give hamburgers some swagger.
Anastasia D. S. Johnson, Staff Writer September 20, 2020

For the first time in almost 30 years, a celebrity can say that their name is on the McDonald’s menu. On Sept. 8, 2020, 28-year-old hip-hop artist and music producer Travis Scott...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Is This the End of Smart Sports Commentary?

The cancellation of ESPN’s smartest television show, “High Noon,” is just the most recent example of a shift away from nuanced discussions about the intersection of sports, politics, race and culture.
Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large March 2, 2020

Last week, ESPN announced that it was canceling “High Noon,” a studio talk show featuring two of ESPN’s smartest commentators, after less than two years.  The company...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Monday Musings: On Colin Kaepernick, Harden’s Heroics and the Internet’s Favorite NBA Player

Our sports editor tackles what is happening — or rather, not happening — with Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, the conundrum that is James Harden and Alex Caruso, the Lakers’ cult hero.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor December 2, 2019

Don’t Forget About Colin Kaepernick In case you missed it, ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a 40-minute workout with eight NFL teams last month. Despite being out of...

Load management is causing tension between the NBA and its fans. (Via Wikimedia)

Is Load Management the Future of the NBA?

Players like Kawhi Leonard have been sitting out games in order to rest their bodies during the 82-game regular season. Is this the way forward for the league or is it just the latest issue for fans to grumble over?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Last season, Kawhi Leonard made headlines after he sat out 22 games due to “load management,” opting to rest his body while he was still recovering from the quad injury that...

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 19, 2016
Don't you hate it when millennials go and ruin all that is good in life?
Devin Troy Strother’s  exhibition is inspired by the “basketball asthetic.”

‘Space Jam’ exhibition a slam dunk

Cate Wright, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Inspired by the 1996 film, the “Space Jam” Devin Troy Strother exhibit has opened on 545 West 25th Street. The exhibit will be open through Feb. 14.
Courtesy of Keith Allison

Who takes title now? Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan

October 10, 2012
LeBron James is close to challenging Michael Jordan as claiming the title of greatest basketball player of all time.