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Heat Check: 'Black Joy Is Radical'

Nubya Garcia's latest single "Pace" is all about diving into the many layers of joy. Adama Jalloh/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Heat Check: 'Black Joy Is Radical'

June 1, 2020 • To celebrate radical Black joy in a time of great pain, here's a round-up of new tracks from the worlds of jazz, R&B and rap, all to remind you that they can't hijack happiness.

Heat Check: Socially Distanced, Emotionally Here

BIRTHH's angelic ascension will help you temporarily escape reality. Sha Ribeiro/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Heat Check: Socially Distanced, Emotionally Here

March 16, 2020 • For your at-home workout. For you stress baking. For avoiding your kids. We're not here to judge, just to help.

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