Link About It: This Week’s Picks
An ever-growing list of Black-owned restaurants, Palm Springs' virtual Modernism Week, Cheech Marin's museum and more from the week
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Palm Springs Modernism Week’s Virtual Programming for 2021
Palm Springs Modernism Week celebrates the mid-century architecture and design of the Californian oasis every February. For 2021, the desert town has planned two experiences: an online iteration running now through 28 …
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Black-Owned Apps + Platforms Offering Thoughtful Digital Spaces
“This list of six Black-owned technology platforms showcases the strength, grit, and energy that exists within Black culture. It’s admirable that even amidst all the chaos—including racist internet trolls, a racial awakening, …
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Farewell to Iconic Photographer Ricky Powell
Ricky Powell—often referred to as “the fourth Beastie Boy”—passed away in NYC yesterday, aged 59. Best known for capturing images of the city’s downtown music and arts scenes (and for his quick …
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A Growing List of 200+ Black-Owned Restaurants in NYC
The Infatuation has created one of the most comprehensive lists of Black-owned eateries we’ve come across and, as is their nature, they selected spots known for their high quality. The food-focused publication shouts-out several …
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Cheech Marin’s Collection of Chicano Art Finds a New Home in Riverside, California
Best known as one half of comedy duo Cheech & Chong, 74-year-old Cheech Marin is also a writer, activist and avid art enthusiast—specifically Chicano art, which he began collecting in the ’80s. …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
Apple's Black History Month efforts, support systems for travel and hospitality workers, a preview of Virgin's hyperloop and more
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Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Concept Video
In a new step-by-step concept video, Virgin Hyperloop walks viewers through the entire Hyperloook passenger experience. With utopian serenity, and portal design by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and pod designs by Teague, …
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Apple Celebrates Black History Month With Maps + More
Apple’s Black Unity Collection of products and accessories painted in the Pan-African Flag’s colors caught headlines this week, but another set of initiatives will prove more impactful. During Black History Month, through …
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11 Ways to Support Travel, Hospitality and Domestic Workers
From the onset of the global pandemic, many individuals with the financial capabilities to do so have donated to various organizations and local mutual aid initiatives. Still, countless industries continue to suffer. Two …