Yale University will introduce a new course in the spring focusing on Beyoncé’s impact on Black intellectual thought and activism, analyzing her albums, performances, and concert films. Taught by scholar Daphne Brooks, the class will explore Black feminist theory, philosophy, and anthropology, as well as her influence on art history and musicology. This course follows a trend in universities worldwide offering classes on the cultural impact of music icons like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga.
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Spirit Airlines flight at Detroit airport
BOMB THREAT EVACUATION AT DETROIT AIRPORTA bomb threat at Detroit Metropolitan Airport led to the evacuation of Spirit Airlines Flight 2145, which was preparing to depart for Los Angeles early Thursday morning. Passengers were safely deplaned and taken to the Evans Terminal for additional screening while K-9 units searched the aircraft for explosives. The source of the threat is still under investigation, and after clearance from law enforcement, the flight eventually departed for LAX. Full...
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