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Black geek culture represents a big business opportunity

Aug 13, 2021
Black fans of comics and anime haven't always been welcome in geek culture. This could be a moment of change.
A fan cosplays as Black Panther from the Marvel Universe during the 2018 New York Comic-Con at Javits Center on October 7, 2018 in New York City.
Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images

African American music museum joins Nashville’s downtown lineup

Feb 15, 2021
The new interactive museum joins the city's Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame and songwriting museum as tourist draw.
Guests enjoy interactive displays in the center of the museum, while walls feature a “takeover” performance by artist Prince.
Colleen Phelps