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:
- CW 69 Atlanta, Song ‘Break My Soul’ Pays Homage To Black Queer Roots Not House Music
- CW 11 KSTW, Song ‘Break My Soul’ Pays Homage To Black Queer Roots Not House Music
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:
- Houston Chronicle, How Baz Luhrmann depicts Elvis's contested ties to Black artistry
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:
- MSN Sport, June 22: Rams Coach Sean McVay Is Getting His Own Statue
- Cincinnati Enquirer, June 23: Sean McVay bronze statue to join Miami University's Cradle of Coaches at Yager Stadium
- Yahoo Sports, June 22: Sean McVay is getting a statue in Miami University’s ‘Cradle of Coaches’
- ESPN, June 22: Miami (Ohio) to honor Los Angeles Rams' Sean McVay with statue in 'Cradle of Coaches'
- Sports Illustrated, June 22: Rams Coach Sean McVay Getting His Own Statue at Miami University
- USA Today Sports, June 22: Sean McVay is getting a statue at Miami University
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.