Mark Anthony Neal's Blog, page 566

Joy-Ann Reid on Race and Presidential Politics

'Joy-Ann Reid, MSNBC national correspondent and author of Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide (William Morrow, 2015), now out in paperback, joins Brian Lehrer to discuss race and presidential politics.' -- +WNYC

Institutional Betrayal: Jessica Luther on Josh Brown + College Football + the Politics of Rape

'Edge of Sports Host Dave Zirin  speaks to Jessica Luther, author of the book Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape   about former New York Giants place kicker Josh Brown and the NFL's continual coverup of domestic violence.'  

Chance The Rapper -- "How Great" ft. Jay Electronica & The Lights (Official Video)

Made to be viewed on a mobile device that can be rotated (Shot on iPhone) this is the official video for Chance The Rapper's "How Great" featuring Jay Electronica + The Lights.

Over/Under: Common Rates Oprah + Playing the White House + Being Produced by Kanye

'On the episode of Over/Under Common rates playing the White House, Being Bald, Will Smith as a rapper and more including being produced by Kanye.' -- +Pitchfork 

Faith Ringgold Reads From Her 1991 Children's Book 'Tar Beach'

'Artist and author Faith Ringgold turned 86 earlier this month. We stopped by her studio to wish her a happy birthday, and she read to us her 1991 children’s book Tar Beach.' -- +NPR 

#BlackFolkDont: Practice Buddhism

'Do any Black folk follow the teachings of Buddha? Get enlightened with this latest episode, Black Folk Don't: Practice Buddhism!' -- +NBPC  

Darnell Moore: No Candidate Does Enough For Black Lives

'As we enter the home stretch of the 2016 election, we cannot forget about the movement for black lives. Mic's Darnell Moore breaks down how both candidates have addressed race in America.' -- Mic

Herbie Hancock (with Terrace Martin): Live from The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival

'Herbie Hancock always seems to be on some kind of voyage. This concert presentation includes the most recent member of the group: Terrace Martin, who's collaborated with Flying Lotus and Kendrick Lamar. It also features Lionel Loueke on guitar and vocals, James Genus on bass, and Trevor Lawrence Jr. on drums. Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride also sits down with Hancock to discuss his technological journey over the years. We'll also hear stories from Herbie's longtime keyboard tech, Bryan Bell, and a testimonial from Paris Strother, keyboard player for the R&B trio KING.' -- +NPR Music 

#DukeSpringBreakthrough -- “What’s My Name?”: Style + Politics + #BlackSportsMatter

'Mark Anthony Neal, professor of African and African American Studies and English at Duke University, will teach a Spring Breakthough 2017 course that examines the historical role that Black athletes have played in political protest, as well as the political and cultural implications of what happens when Black style and physicality is introduced to sports, such as responses to the so-called “excess” of Serena Williams’ body on the tennis court.' -- +Duke Spring Breakthrough 

'How Does 'Linked Fate' Influence the Hispanic/Latinx vote?'

'Kerry Haynie, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Duke University, explains the concept of 'linked fate' and how it influences voting behaviors during "The 2016 Election in Black and Brown." -- +Duke Council on Race and Ethnicity