Bad Bunny “is probably the most important musician in the world right now—the person future generations will point to when they talk about what the early 2020s sounded like,” Kelefa Sanneh writes.

"Even if you regard widespread surveillance as a reasonable precaution against crime, there is no way to be sure how this data could be used in the future, and no system in place to protect or regulate it" www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2025 season. She is the first four-time MVP in league history. 🔗: tinyurl.com/dvyrtyt2 #AjaWilson #LasVegasAces #AllInLV #KiaMVP #WelcometotheW

I'm always bemused by the chauvinism of TX BBQ advocates. Nonetheless, this article adds 17 more Southern BBQ recommendations. "Some Advice for the South’s Top BBQ List: Leave Texas Out of It---You can have our spots on Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints list" www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/southern...

"Recovering Suzanne Césaire’s Legacy---A Fort Worth modern art exhibition and a new experimental film are part of a renaissance of work about an influential Caribbean writer" @texasobserver.org www.texasobserver.org/recovering-s...

New from @josephinelee.bsky.social: Recently released state school ratings reveal that five Texas school districts are at risk of a takeover by the Texas Education Agency (TEA)—the most since a 2017 state law expanded the state’s takeover powers.

"Richmond’s new memorials expose hidden history beyond the Confederacy" www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

"We have to 'unlearn' how we think about these contributions of these great masters and try and link them more to our cultures, to develop a stronger Jazz culture in South Africa." —Nduduzo Makhathini www.allaboutjazz.com/yakhal-inkom...

"Sixties Surreal is an ambitious, scholarly reappraisal of American art from 1958 to 1972, encompassing the work of more than 100 artists" #WhitneyMuseum whitney.org/exhibitions/...

"Artificial intelligence ushers in a golden age of hacking, experts say" wapo.st/4nDfV5o

Eroica II, 1988 #artbots #basquiat https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5309

Agnes “Aggie” Gund saw the arts as a powerful way to combat social injustice and education inequity. A staunch advocate and major art collector, Gund was known for her philanthropic endeavors that bolstered underrepresented artists and underserved communities.

"New development will create 110 affordable homes and a permanent Chinatown branch of the Boston Public Library" www.boston.gov/news/city-of...

"The No. 1 BBQ Joint In The South Is In South Carolina—See The List Of Top 50" @southernliving.com www.southernliving.com/barbecue-joi...

I am enjoying listening to Angeline Boulley on today's episode of "Native America Calling" - KUNM - www.nativeamericacalling.com/friday-septe...

Excellent interview with the wonderful Leslie Uggams.

"Cécile McLorin Salvant's New Album, 'Oh Snap,' Out Now on Nonesuch" @nonesuch.com www.nonesuch.com/journal/ceci...

"Finally, the era of free in-flight WiFi is near" wapo.st/3K3LpU9

Bad Bunny “is probably the most important musician in the world right now—the person future generations will point to when they talk about what the early 2020s sounded like,” Kelefa Sanneh writes.

"The local TV colossus Nexstar said Tuesday that it had struck an agreement to acquire a rival TV company, Tegna, for $6.2 billion, a deal that would further consolidate station ownership across the United States" www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/b...

ICYMI ... I attended numerous jazz events during the Moran era. Thanks, Jason, for all of the great work. www.yahoo.com/news/jason-m...

"The Japan Society and The Town Hall are presenting “The Murakami Mix Tape,” which will include readings from Murakami’s books and performances by jazz artist Jason Moran and others that draw from the many musical references in Murakami’s books." apnews.com/article/haru...

"Walter Mosley sat down with TODAY’s Craig Melvin to share details about his latest book in the Easy Rawlins series called 'Gray Dawn.' Mosley opens up about characters in his books, how he found a passion for writing, why he doesn’t care about his own legacy and more" www.today.com/video/author...

Durham! Join jazz great Nnenna Freelon and friends for the launch of her new memoir, "Beneath the Skin of Sorrow" next month at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. The event is free, but tickets are required, so get yours now. buff.ly/iYf1tzw

"The Unexpected Upside of Phone Bans in Schools---Turns out kids check out more books..."

"Saxophonist Melissa Aldana’s main creative practice: Constant practice ---The Chilean-born bandleader is continually pushing for new ways to tell her story through sound" wapo.st/47JoreJ

"Small DC bookstore reports 60% decline in business since federal surge ---Publisher's Weekly report finds most DC bookstores taking a hit during takeover." www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d...

"In the heart of Baltimore’s art history lies a story of talent, controversy, and rediscovery. Glenn Walker, a painter whose works captured the grit, humor, and humanity of everyday Baltimore life, is finally receiving the recognition he deserves." @thepeale.bsky.social thepeale.org/rediscoverin...

"‘I’m from where you learn to run before you can walk’: the comic strip artist telling the story of DRC’s conflict" #DRC #DRCongo

Also, the National Archives has, for the first time, put the full text of the Constitution on display. Limited run—now til Oct. 1. www.archives.gov/press/press-...

"How Christophe Cherix Welcomed a Cuban Master Back to MoMA---Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream is the first comprehensive retrospective in the United States featuring the artist’s full career." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/a...

Por example ...

Just did several AI inquiries re: "The Scourged Back" ... The ability of AI to obfuscate is disturbing ... This from Gemini: g.co/gemini/share...

"Connecting the Veo 3 video generator to YouTube will give people another way to introduce AI-generated content (and potentially slop) to social media" www.wsj.com/tech/ai/yout...

"There's a bigger threat to books than bans---Access to e-books relies entirely on private distributors that have the power to shut them off at any moment." HT @archive.org www.cjr.org/analysis/the...

Follow how agencies are rolling out policies to comply w/ the 2022 OSTP Nelson Memo. We're tracking the latest implementation status of each federal agency's publication & data sharing policies. sparcopen.org/our-work/202...

I am observing a variety of public libraries messaging around "Hispanic Heritage Month" ... some are using "Latine" "Latino" "LatinX" heritage month. "Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate" ... www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

Augusta Baker: The Legendary Children’s Librarian of Harlem | JSTOR Daily

"He Created a Spiritual Jazz Masterpiece. He’s Still a Mystery---Shamek Farrah’s 1974 debut is a highly sought-after rarity, but even his most ardent admirers know little about him...he tells his story." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/a...

Remember when the internet was weird, fun, and full of fan-made magic? In her talk at #btconf Berlin, @sachajudd.com dives into fandom roots, DIY creativity, and how we can escape algorithms to reclaim a more authentic, joyful web. beyondtellerrand.com/events/berli...

"AFI Silver Theatre’s Director of Programming Shines a Light on the Cinema’s Curation---Abbie Algar has a 5-year plan when it comes to choosing what screens at the local flagship cinema, from new releases and repertory cinema to the film festivals in between." washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7706...

I am definitely trying to make this show at one of my favorite local venues... theclarice.umd.edu/events/chris...

NEWS: The Library of Congress is announcing the appointment of Arthur Sze as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2025-2026. Sze will begin his laureateship with a reading of his work on Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Library. newsroom.loc.gov/news/library...

"New Folklife Today Podcast: Exploring 1950s Gullah Geechee Sonic Life with Dr. Eric Crawford" blogs.loc.gov/folklife/202...

"Hermeto Pascoal, Eccentric and Prolific Brazilian Composer, Dies at 89" www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/a...

"20 Years Later: Little Brother, 'The Minstrel Show'---Like minstrelsy, Little Brother’s album shows you one hand, convinces you of one thing, while something else works behind the scenes" by Hanif Abdurraqib longreads.com/2025/09/11/l...

Giving thanks to the Gods of weather and Mother Nature for brilliant fall weather in my locale ... Enjoying some al fresco dining in Clarendon, Virginia...

"New York Public Library announces major exhibition for America’s 250th anniversary" abcnews.go.com/US/video/new... #America250 #UnitedStatesSemiquincentennial #Semiquincentennial

"Reimagining 'The New Negro' One Hundred Years Later: Alain Locke's Seminal Anthology Still Influences Black Culture in America" thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/...

Excited to share this essay on racial violence, civic apology, and the elusive dream of racial reconciliation. www.newyorker.com/news/the-wee...