The Rise of Black Homeschooling

Plus: a questionable treatment for Alzheimer’s; Novak Djokovic; and Dave Chappelle’s podcast. View in browser | Update your preferences Monday, June 14, 2021 Annals of Education The Rise of Black Homeschooling Black parents are banding together to educate their children, sometimes with an unexpected funding source: the Koch family and other conservative donors. By Casey Parks Daily Comment The F.D.A.’s Approval of a Questionable Treatment for Alzheimer’s It is very rare for the agency to ignore an overwhelmingly negative advisory recommendation. By Michael Specter The Sporting Scene Novak Djokovic, French Open Winner and Likely the Best Ever Djokovic has now won nineteen majors, just one fewer than Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. By Gerald Marzorati The New Yorker Radio Hour Jon M. Chu on “In the Heights” The director talks about his film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical. Plus, the politics of race drives a wedge deep into America’s largest Protestant denomination. Culture and More On Television “Kevin Can F**K Himself” and “Feel Good” Rethink Relationship Comedy Sending up sitcoms and self-righteousness on AMC and Netflix. By Alexandra Schwartz Podcast Dept. Dave Chappelle’s Freewheeling Podcast On “The Midnight Miracle,” the comedian brings his rogue sensibility to the world of podcasting. By Carrie Battan The Front Row A Rediscovered Featurette from the Modern Master of Horror George A. Romero’s “The Amusement Park,” from 1973, dramatizes the troubles faced by elderly Americans. By Richard Brody Tables for Two Gourmet Food Shops of Today Grocery and prepared-food delivery services such as Harvest Moon Supplies and Fresh Catskills are the modern-day successors to the Silver Palate and Barefoot Contessa. By Hannah Goldfield Cover Story Peter de Sève’s “Local Fauna” The artist talks about observing, drawing, and living with animals. By Françoise Mouly Humor and Puzzles Crossword Today’s Crossword Yogurt-based beverage: five letters. By Patrick Berry Blitt’s Kvetchbook Kamala Harris Argues Her Case Just a few of the many reasons to steer clear of the U.S.A. By Barry Blitt Daily Cartoon Monday, June 14th By Elisabeth McNair You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.