Thousands of striking members of the Writers Guild of America set down their pens, stepped away from their laptops and took their fight to the streets.
In writer Zoë Bernard’s hunt for an apartment, she saw more than 30 places:
. At nearly every open house, she was pitted against New Yorkers who, like her, had decamped from Brooklyn in search of sunlight and a place to park their cars.Horses run the Susan’s Girl ahead of the 146th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Sept. 4, 2020, in Louisville. On this day 71 years ago, the Kentucky Derby — the most prestigious American horse race — was televised nationally for the first time.
Every May, racing fans flock to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., eager to watch thoroughbreds — many of them reared in the rolling hills nearby — tear around the track. While the Derby has brought billions of dollars and infinite pride to the Bluegrass State, little attention is paid to the critical role Black equestrians played in forming the industry in the late 1800s.We appreciate that you took the time to read Today’s Headlines! Comments or ideas? Feel free to drop us a note at
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