The Rebirth of the Cool. A project I've been working on with @BhamTimes started rolling out today. This week's cover features two beloved Birmingham jazz musicians: bassist Bernard McQueen and the legendary trumpeter and educator Daniel Jose Carr.

A first-ever FIFA World Cup goal for Congo DR 🥹 #FIFAWorldCup

“You play it, you breathe it, you live it, you love it. Even those who never pick up a ball catch Knicks fever.” TIME’s new cover: Why the first New York Knicks championship since 1973 means everything to New Yorkers. time.com/article/2026/06/13/… Photo-illustration by Neil Jamieson for TIME

Three brothers from Decatur are about to have their World Cup moment. On Juneteenth, Hero the Band will bring their genre-defying sound to Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park.

Black military officers have devoted their lives to serving the United States—now the nation’s top military leader is sending the message that they’re not welcome, Clint Smith reports. He spoke with Black veterans about what service means to them: theatln.tc/w8TBGgm5

From @TheAthleticFC: Tyla sang the South African national anthem before the World Cup began. Follow live updates from the opening day: nyti.ms/43u60HG

Shakira and Burna Boy performing along side each other for ‘Dai Dai’ at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony.

Mexico City is ready to kick off @FIFAWorldCup 2026! 🤩🇲🇽🇿🇦

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections. apnews.com/article/supreme-c…

8 days to go... Only 8 nations have ever won the #FIFAWorldCup 🏆

I’m heartbroken to hear that we lost Peabo Bryson today.  His incredible voice and his kind spirit embodied the beauty of song and performance.  He was so wonderful and generous to me all those years ago, when we recorded Beauty and the Beast. He made me so comfortable, as I was just learning to sing in English.  He will remain for me always as a real symbol of the joy that music has brought to my life. His voice and his talent will be missed…   My heart is with your family, and may you rest in peace, Peabo.   Love,   Celine xx…

After two years of dreaming, creating, learning, and trusting the process, WE DREAM is almost here. Honored to share this music with Terence Blanchard, Hiromi, Chris Potter, Bilal, Tank Ball, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Kassa Overall, and Sean Jones. Friday!!!

'Snowfall' Spinoff Series Starring Gail Bean & Isaiah John Gets Title deadline.com/2026/06/snowfal…

🕊️ Beauty and The Beast singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75. bit.ly/4fmorFl

Happy Black Music Month🤎 President Jimmy Carter officially designated June as Black Music Month on June 7, 1979, hosting a historic reception on the White House lawn with performances from Chuck Berry, Billy Eckstine, & more.

Sonny Rollins, one of jazz's all-time greats, died Monday at the age of 95 after spending more than five decades pushing the boundaries of the genre. Rollins won two Grammys and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in the early 2000s. @JeffreyBrown has a look at his career.

The NY Times presents a multi-faceted look at the life and career of Sonny Rollins, featuring a biography, interviews, and essential albums: nytimes.com/2026/05/25/arts/…

A century of Miles. 🎺✨ Today we honor Miles Davis on what would be his 100th birthday. 'From Kind of Blue' to 'Bitches Brew', he reshaped sound itself. Miles’ reinvention paved the way for everything that followed. LL Miles Davis 🕊

On this day in 1892, crusading journalist Ida B. Wells launched her anti-lynching campaign after a mob killed three of her friends. ow.ly/p87u50Z2tPq

Jacqueline Woodson profoundly influenced young adult and children's literature. With over forty books and numerous prestigious awards, she stands as a literary icon. She's a "New York Times" bestselling author who sold 5 million books worldwide. She reimagined literature for varied audiences. As a Black and queer woman, her presence also gave her community a voice and a face that had been missing. Her success changed the industry. Join me with Jacqueline Woodson on this episode of SHE WAS FIRST on @PBS pbs.org/video/jacqueline-woo…