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Miami Media Highlights June 20 to June 26

Miami Media Highlights June 20 to June 26

 

CNN, June 26: Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' pays homage to house music's Black queer roots

This article reports on the release of Beyonce’s new single and its ties to Black and queer culture. Tammy Kernodle, University Distinguished Professor of Music, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in 20 other outlets, including: 


The Washington Post, June 24: How Baz Luhrmann depicts Elvis’s contested ties to Black artistry

This article reports on the Baz Luhrmann film ‘Elvis’ and contested ties to Black artistry.  Tammy Kernodle, University Distinguished Professor of Music, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


Popsugar, June 24: Why People Are Talking About Griswold v. Connecticut After the SCOTUS Ruling

This article reports on the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Kimberly Hamlin, professor of History and Global and Intercultural Studies, is quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


Journal-News, June 24: Youth hockey players skate away from heat at Goggin Ice Center on Miami campus

This article reports on Goggin Ice Center and summer youth hockey camps. Kevin Ackley, senior director of Goggin Ice Center, and Margo Rutledge Kissell, senior writer and editor for University Communications and Marketing, are quoted. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


Journal-News, June 22: Work started on LA Rams, Miami grad coach McVay’s statue for famed Cradle Of Coaches

This article reports on Sean McVay, former Miami football player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, being honored with a statue in Miami University’s Cradle of Coaches. Additional reports on this topic appeared in: 


ABC WGNO (New Orleans), June 20: Biden nominates first woman of color for Fifth District Court of Appeals

This article about Judge Dana M. Douglas’s nomination to the United States Fifth District Court of Appeals mentions that she graduated from Miami.