The long shadow of Tiger Woods - Andscape The cost of watching Tiger Woods, an icon age, unravel and remain impossible to ignore.

"To Tiger, golf’s calculus was basic arithmetic. Over time, though, that same control he exerted withered away in public and in his own life. Tiger Woods’ story isn’t about decline. It’s about an emotional conflict — tragic and human."

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Pedro Pascal, Madonna, Mark Ruffalo and More Demand ICE Facility for Children Shut Down, Sign Open Letter: ‘Children Belong in Schools. Not Detention Centers’ Madonna, Pedro Pascal, Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and more Hollywood names are fighting to close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas.

Madonna, Jane Fonda, Pedro Pascal, America Ferrera, Elliot Page among dozens of Hollywood names calling for the closing of the migrant family jail in Dilley, Texas.

“Children belong in schools. Not detention centers”:

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Druski once again shows how Black comedy shapes the conversation - Andscape From Josh Johnson and KevOnStage to The 85 South Show, Black comedians are documenting the world in new ways, as Druski's Erika Kirk skit shows.

"The polarizing reaction to Druski’s skit also revealed something bigger. Not just the power of social media virality — but ultimately the power of Black comedy to shape the conversation, however risky the joke may be."

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Constructing this (excellent) essay around the lyrics of Jay's now legendary 2006 freestyle is such a masterful literary choice that I'm mildly jealous 🤣

JAŸ-Z is re-entering a different America - Andscape In an era where suspicion outpaces evidence, fairly or not, JAY-Z’s empire has become a mirror for collective cynicism about power and ascent.

. @justintinsley.bsky.social is taking a look at the #NFL Super Bowl halftime show through the ongoing series The American Carnival

First up, a look at JAY-Z & what happens when hip-hop’s ultimate success story becomes an institution & the subject of constant scrutiny.
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Beats, Ball & Life: Memphis | How “Whoop That Trick” Became a Grizzlies Anthem YouTube video by Andscape

SUPER proud to have worked on this feature about the Memphis Grizzlies their connection to the city's music scene, featuring Big Sue, Boo Mitchel, Project Pat, Tony Allen, Chris Vernon, and of course, Mr. "Whoop That Trick" himself, Al Kapone.

Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIQR...

Haven't seen one in print in forever, though. But...could just they've cut back circulation.

How James Bernard and 'The Source' defined 1990s hip-hop - Andscape A requiem for the man, The Source magazine, and the 1990s era of hip-hop

Growing up, magazines like The Source & Vibe made me want to be a writer. They felt upscale yet familiar & they documented the culture better than anyone else. James Benard, who passed away in Jan., was a big part of shaping that in the '90s.

Here is the story:
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And the gun shots and fireworks have begun in LA, even in the rain 😂

Happy New Year!

And if you're that person, I might be able to commission this article. Say hello

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At some point, someone needs to do an investigation into Black-focused & rap pods & how they laid the groundwork for Trump's 2nd term. All the jokes. All the casual sexism. All the anti-migrant talk. A lot of them not only fell for it, but spread it.

There needs to be a record.

Question: What's on everybody's Christmas menu? I'm hosting as usual, and not sure what I'm serving yet (minus some sides and dessert).

What y'all cooking?? I need ideas!

"I think plenty of people write about the men that surround football b/c that's the expectation. Mothers not only give bodies to the sport, they’re giving birth to these players. They're also caring for them in a way that's different from the other people around them" - @traciecanada.bsky.social

When it comes to college football recruiting, Black mothers might just determine the future of the sport - Andscape Concerns about the “holistic lives” of their Black sons includes safety both on and off the field

The NCAA's early signing period ended today. So it's fitting part 3 of Andscape's #RecrutingWhileBlack series is about the impact of Black mothers on college football recruiting.

Not me finally getting the tea on my parents' engagement. My mom said she broke up with my dad & went on...and ended up engaged to someone else before they finally got it right*.

(they are now divorced, but are cool as hell friends)

What people get wrong about NBA Youngboy - Andscape Despite fears about potential violence, NBA Youngboy's fans find community and connection at his shows

I don't listen to NBA Youngboy's music, but I recognize he's one of the biggest artists in the world.

Here @daviddennisjr.bsky.social writes about attending Youngboy's Houston show and realizing why he's so popular.

Spoiler alert: Young Black joy andscape.com/features/nba...

Umm...how are they ranked anywhere near USC???

CFB rankings have been trash this year.

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Umm. Where's my Elsbeth hive?????? STAND UP

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I'm in the phase of life where I am (or want to be) the editor for all my family's obits. It pains me when I go to a funeral and the program has typos or the obit is written poorly.

One of my dad's brother's, my uncle Craig, just passed on Sat, so I'll be getting to work again.

It's my service.

He was....convicted?

So...they can't even tell the truth 🫠

GOOD. But let's see what the sentence is.

(also...I'm glad this is in state court, given how this admin has been moving)

Let's Go Dodgers!

So I wasn't able to watch yesterday. Who won the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz???

Go Dodgers

DJ cue up: NOT LIKE US

GO DODGERS!

Africa YouTube video by D'Angelo - Topic

Listening to AFRICA by D'Angelo. Seems fitting right now.

I pray D is resting with the ancestors 🙏🏾

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Not D'Angelo....

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USC! #FightOn

DODGERS!