The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) is the place to be during Miami Art Week! MOCA will offer extended hours throughout the week. The museum will celebrate its newest exhibition, “My Name is Maryan,” on Thursday, Dec. 2 with a Miami Art Week reception and on Saturday, Dec. 4 with a public talk and tour with curator Alison M. Gingeras. “My Name is Maryan” is a monographic presentation of four decades of paintings, sculptures, drawings and film by the iconoclastic, ground-breaking Polish-born artist Maryan. The exhibition opened to the public on Nov. 17, 2021, and will remain on view until March 20, 2022. Drawing upon new scholarship and a trove of never-before-exhibited works, “My Name is Maryan” will be the first retrospective to holistically examine all periods of Maryan’s life and work. Throughout the museum, Maryan’s extraordinary biography and prolific oeuvre represent a deeply moving monument to the perseverance of the human spirit and power of art to work through traumatic loss. Credited as being among the first artist-eyewitnesses to directly depict their experiences of the Shoah, Maryan's unique approach to figurative art strove to solidarity across cultures and generations. “My Name Is Maryan” inserts this complex oeuvre into a larger narrative of postwar European and American art history. The exhibition takes Maryan’s act of renaming himself as more than a gesture of self-definition; through it, Maryan forges a defiant yet questioning form of humanism that he dubbed “truth-painting” (peinture-vérité). The exhibition restores Maryan’s rightful place in postwar art history—not only chronicling the work of an overlooked artist, but directly linking him to a larger context of his like-minded European and American contemporaries. Throughout the galleries, Maryan’s oeuvre will be juxtaposed with works by artists such as Asger Jorn, Constant, Egill Jacobsen, and other members of the CoBrA group; as well as American artists such as H.C. Westermann, Leon Golub, and June Leaf. The first holistic exploration of Maryan’s inspiring and defiant life and work, “My Name Is Maryan” seeks to build kinship with Maryan’s story and Miami’s diverse and thriving immigrant community. Upcoming programming includes: “My Name is Maryan” Exhibition Reception | Thursday, Dec. 2; VIP Reception (by invitation only): 6-8 p.m.; Public Reception: 8-10 p.m. Details: MOCA is presenting a reception on Thursday, Dec. 2 to celebrate its newest exhibition “My Name is Maryan” – a monographic presentation of four decades of paintings, sculptures, drawings and film by the iconoclastic, ground-breaking Polish-born artist Maryan. Guests will enjoy cocktails, canapés and a special meet and greet with curator Alison Gingeras. Cost: Free with museum admission, which can be paid at the door. MOCA Members and Miami Art Week VIPs may have their admission waived by showing proof of membership/VIP status. RSVP: To RSVP, please visit: https://bit.ly/3xinTIl Public Talk and Tour with Curator Alison Gingeras​ | Saturday, Dec. 4; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Details: MOCA invites the community to a public talk and tour through the exhibition, “My Name is Maryan,” with curator Alison Gingeras. Throughout the museum, Maryan’s extraordinary biography and prolific oeuvre represent a deeply moving monument to the perseverance of the human spirit and power of art to work through traumatic loss. Credited as being among the first artist-eyewitnesses to directly depict their experiences of the Shoah, Maryan's unique approach to figurative art strove to solidarity across cultures and generations. Cost: Free with museum admission, which can be paid at the door. MOCA Members and Miami Art Week VIPs can have their admission waived by showing proof of membership/VIP status. RSVP: To RSVP, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Public-Tour. In MOCA’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, "My Name is Maryan" will also be accompanied by a robust series of education and public programming in partnership with national organizations such as the Human Rights Watch, and feature additional reflections from the arts and local community: Curator and art historian Dr. Erica Moiah James (University of Miami), Holocaust scholar Oren Baruch Stier (Florida International University) and Marlene Daut (University of Virginia). Carl Juste’s visual reflection, “Postcard from the Edge: A Dispatch of Hope” is a selection of photographs made by Iris PhotoCollective photojournalists and associates while on assignment around the world and represents the larger group as confirmations of human resilience and strength. The images on display were made in moments of extreme suffering, yet both the photographer and the subject were able to extract moments of peace, power and joy. Photographers include: Maria Daniel Balcazar, Maggie Steber, Vanessa Charlot and Woosler Delisfor. Also on view outside the museum during Miami Art Week is MOCA’s most recent Art on the Plaza commission, “Reading Reflections,” by Miami-based artist Najja Moon. With this work, Moon explores themes of reflection and self-empowerment through a human-scale intervention jutting out from MOCA’s plaza. The materiality of the sculpture, primarily fabricated from dichroic glass, creates a prismatic light effect where the viewer can simultaneously look through and see themselves reflected in the oil-slick surface. Curated by Amanda Sanfilippo Long, Art on the Plaza is presented by MOCA, with major support from the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA). Timed tickets are strongly encouraged throughout Miami Art Week, including the Miami Art Week Reception. Admission will be prioritized for those with pre-purchased timed tickets. Timed tickets for daily admission can be purchased here, and timed tickets for the reception can be reserved here. The museum’s extended hours for Miami Art Week: Sunday, Nov. 28-Tuesday, Nov. 30: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Open Hours), 6 p.m.–8 p.m. (VIP Reception by invitation), 8 p.m.–10 p.m. (Public Reception) Friday Dec. 3-Saturday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA

It’s cozy season, and as the temps drop, it’s time to stock up on new knits and warm layers. With fresh patterns, cozy cable knits, oversized fits, and updated silhouettes, Rafaella will have your style all bundled up through the colder months. Rafaella is the go-to brand for ultra-flattering pants. Now with their new collection of sweaters and knit layers, this modern feminine brand will give your cold-weather wardrobe the warm up it needs. On the hot list are their Velour Jackets (perfect for gifting), their Check Sweater Poncho, and their super soft Tunic-Length Sweaters. Pair these with the Suede Pull-On Pant for a winter-ready look, or opt for the brand’s best-selling Gabardine Pant for chilly office days. Check out the fall/holiday collection at www.rafaellasportswear.com and make sure to keep these picks front and center in your closet - you’ll reach for them again and again! By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Rafaella

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving in New England. Remembered and retold as an allegory for perseverance and cooperation, the story of that first Thanksgiving has become an important part of how Americans think about the founding of their country. But what happened four months later, starting in March 1622 about 600 miles south of Plymouth, is, I believe, far more reflective of the country’s origins – a story not of peaceful coexistence but of distrust, displacement and repression. As a scholar of colonial New England and Virginia, I have often wondered why Americans tend to pay so much less attention to other English migrants of the same era. The conquest and colonization of New England mattered, of course. But the Pilgrims’ experience in the early 1620s tells us less about the colonial era than events along Chesapeake Bay, where the English had established Jamestown in 1607. A compelling origin story The Pilgrims etched their place in the nation’s history long ago as plucky survivors who persevered despite difficult conditions. Ill-prepared for the New England winter of 1620 to 1621, they benefited when a terrible epidemic raged among the Indigenous peoples of the region from 1616 to 1619, which reduced competition for resources. Having endured a winter in which perhaps one-half of the migrants succumbed, the survivors welcomed the fall harvest of 1621. They survived because local Wampanoags had taught them how to grow corn, the most important crop in much of eastern North America. That November, the Pilgrims and Wampanoags shared a three-day feast. This was the event that now marks the first American day of Thanksgiving, even though many Indigenous peoples had long had rituals that included giving thanks and other European settlers had previously declared similar days of thanks – including one in Florida in 1565 and another along the Maine coast in 1607. A postcard from 1912 depicts goodwill and cooperation between Native Americans and colonists.Samantha Vuignier/Corbis via Getty Images In 1623, Pilgrims in Plymouth declared a day to thank their God for bringing rain when it looked like their corn crop might wither in a brutal drought. They likely celebrated it in late July. In 1777, in the midst of the Revolutionary War, the members of the Continental Congress declared a day of Thanksgiving for Dec. 18. The Pilgrims didn’t even get a mention. In the 19th century, however, annual Thanksgiving holidays became linked to New England, largely as a result of campaigns to make the Plymouth experience one of the nation’s origin stories. Promoters of this narrative identified the Mayflower Compact as the starting point for representative government and praised the religious freedom they saw in New England – at least for Americans of European ancestry. For most of the last century, U.S. Presidents have mentioned the Pilgrims in their annual proclamation, helping to solidify the link between the holiday and those immigrants. In Virginia, a tenuous peace shatters But the events in Plymouth in 1621 that came to be enshrined in the national narrative were not typical. A more revealing incident took place in Virginia in 1622. Since 1607, English migrants had maintained a small community in Jamestown, where colonists struggled mightily to survive. Unable to figure out how to find fresh water, they drank from the James River, even during the summer months when the water level dropped and turned the river into a swamp. The bacteria they consumed from doing so caused typhoid fever and dysentery. Despite a death rate that reached 50% in some years, the English decided to stay. Their investment paid off in the mid-1610s when an enterprising colonist named John Rolfe planted West Indian tobacco seeds in the region’s fertile soil. The industry soon boomed. But economic success did not mean the colony would thrive. Initial English survival in Virginia depended on the good graces of the local Indigenous population. By 1607, Wahunsonacock, the leader of an alliance of Natives called Tsenacomoco, had spent a generation forming a confederation of roughly 30 distinct communities along tributaries of Chesapeake Bay. The English called him Powhatan and labeled his followers the Powhatans. Wahunsonacock could have likely prevented the English from establishing their community at Jamestown; after all, the Powhatans controlled most of the resources in the region. In 1608, when the newcomers were near starvation, the Powhatans provided them with food. Wahunsonacock also spared Captain John Smith’s life after his people captured the Englishman. Wahunsonacock’s actions revealed his strategic thinking. Rather than see the newcomers as all-powerful, he likely believed the English would become a subordinate community under his control. After a war from 1609 to 1614 between English and Powhatans, Wahunsonacock and his allies agreed to peace and coexistence. Wahunsonacock died in 1618. Soon after his passing, Opechancanough, likely one of Wahunsonacock’s brothers, emerged as a leader of the Powhatans. Unlike his predecessor, Opechancanough viewed the English with suspicion, especially when they pushed on to Powhatan lands to expand their tobacco fields. By spring 1622, Opechancanough had had enough. On March 22, he and his allies launched a surprise attack. By day’s end, they had killed 347 of the English. They might have killed more except that one Powhatan who had converted to Christianity had warned some of the English, which gave them the time to escape. Within months, news of the violence spread in England. Edward Waterhouse, the colony’s secretary, detailed the “barbarous Massacre” in a short pamphlet. A few years later, an engraver in Frankfurt captured Europeans’ fears of Native Americans in a haunting illustration for a translation of Waterhouse’s book. Matthäus Merian’s woodcut print depicted brutal bloodshed in Jamestown, shaping European attitudes toward Native Americans.Wikimedia Commons Waterhouse wrote of those who died “under the bloudy and barbarous hands of that perfidious and inhumane people.” He reported that the victors had desecrated English corpses. He called them “savages” and resorted to common European descriptions of “wyld Naked Natives.” He vowed revenge. Over the next decade, English soldiers launched a brutal war against the Powhatans, repeatedly burning the Powhatans’ fields at harvest time in an effort to starve them and drive them away. Conflict over cooperation The Powhatans’ orchestrated attack anticipated other Indigenous rebellions against aggressive European colonizers in 17th-century North America. The English response, too, fit a pattern: Any sign of resistance by “pagans,” as Waterhouse labeled the Powhatans, needed to be suppressed to advance Europeans’ desire to convert Native Americans to Christianity, claim Indigenous lands, and satisfy European customers clamoring for goods produced in America. It was this dynamic – not the one of fellowship found in Plymouth in 1621 – that would go on to define the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers for over two centuries. Before the end of the century, violence erupted in New England too, erasing the positive legacy of the feast of 1621. By 1675, simmering tensions exploded in a war that stretched across the region. On a per capita basis, it was among the deadliest conflicts in American history. In 1970, an Aquinnah Wampanoag elder named Wamsutta, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the Mayflower, pointed to generations of violence against Native communities and dispossession. Ever since that day, many Indigenous Americans have observed a National Day of Mourning instead of Thanksgiving. Today’s Thanksgiving – with school kids’ construction paper turkeys and narrative of camaraderie and cooperation between the colonists and Indigenous Americans – obscures the more tragic legacy of the early 17th century. Words by Peter C. Mancall, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of the Humanities, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Special thanks for The Conversation for this story.

The Ferrari SF90 Stradale (model F173) is a mid-engine PHEV (plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) sports car manufactured by Ferrari. The car shares its name with the SF90 Formula 1 car, with SF90 standing for the 90th anniversary of the Scuderia Ferrari racing team and “Stradale” for “made for the road”. BATTERY AND DRIVING MODES The car has a 7.9 kWh lithium-ion battery for regenerative braking, which gives the car an electric range of 26 km (16 mi). The car has four driving modes depending on road conditions. The modes are changed using the eManettino rotary knob on the steering wheel. In eDrive mode, the car drives using only the electric motors. In hybrid mode, both the internal combustion engine and the electric motors are used. This is the car’s default mode. In this mode, the vehicle’s on-board computer (called the control logic) also turns off the engine when conditions are ideal to save fuel and allow the driver to restart the engine. Performance mode runs the engine to recharge the batteries and keeps the car responsive for optimum performance. Qualify mode uses the full potential of the drivetrain. The control logic uses three main areas: the car’s high-voltage control (including the batteries), the RAC-e (Rotation Axis Control -electric) torque vectoring system, and the MGUK along with the engine and transmission. POWERTRAIN The SF90 Stradale is equipped with three electric motors that add a combined output of 220 PS (162 kW; 217 PS) to a twinturbocharged V8 engine producing 780 PS (574 kW; 769 PS) at 7,500 rpm. The car’s total output is 1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp) at 8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 800 N·m (590 lb·ft) at 6,000 rpm. The engine is an evolution of the unit used in the 488 Pista and F8 Tributo models. The engine’s displacement is now 4.0 litres (3,990 cc) by increasing the bore of each cylinder to 88 mm. The front wheels are driven by two electric motors (one for each wheel) that provide torque vectoring. They also act as reverse gears, as the main gearbox (eight-speed dual clutch) has no reverse gear. TRANSMISSION The SF90 Stradale’s engine is mated to a new eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The new gearbox is 10 kg lighter and more compact than the existing 7-speed gearbox used on the manufacturer’s other offerings. This is partly due to the fact that there is no dedicated reverse gear, as reverse is handled by the electric motors mounted on the front axle. The new transmission also has a 30% faster shift time (200 milliseconds). INTERIOR A 16-inch curved display behind the steering wheel shows the driver various vital statistics of the car. The car also features a new head-up display that reconfigures itself depending on the driving mode selected. The steering wheel has been carried over from the 488, but now features multiple capacitive touch interfaces to control the car’s various functions. Other conventional levers and buttons are retained. The interior will also relay the engine sound to the driver, according to the manufacturer. OPERATION The SF90 Stradale features eSSC (electric Side Slip Control), which controls torque distribution to all four wheels of the car. The eSSC is combined with eTC (electric Tractional Control), a new brake-by-wire system that combines the traditional hydraulic braking system and electric motors to provide optimal regenerative braking and torque vectoring. BODY The car’s all-new chassis combines aluminium and carbon fibre to improve structural rigidity and provide a suitable platform for the car’s hybrid system. The car has a dry weight of 3,461 lb (1,570 kg) when the electric system weight of 595 lb (270 kg) is added. PERFORMANCE Ferrari states that the SF90 Stradale is capable of accelerating from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds, 0to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.7 seconds, and a top speed of 340 km/h (340 mph). It is the fastest Ferrari road car on Fiorano Circuit as of 2020, seven-tenths of a second faster than the LaFerrari. The manufacturer claims that the SF90 Stradale can generate 390 kg of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h) thanks to new discoveries in aero and thermodynamics. DESIGN The main feature of the design is the twopiece rear wing, which is an application of the drag reduction system (DRS) used in Formula 1. One fixed element of the wing incorporates the tail light, while the moving parts of the wing (called “shut off Gurney” by the manufacturer) are integrated into the bodywork using electric actuators to maximise downforce. The SF90 Stradale uses an evolution of Ferrari’s vortex generators mounted on the front of the car. The rear of the car adopts many iconic Ferrari Styling elements such as the flying buttresses. The engine cover has been kept as low as possible to maximise airflow. According to the car’s chief designer Flavio Manzoni, the design of the car is somewhere between that of a spaceship and a race car. Pricing for the SF90 starts at $550,000. For more information, visit www.ferrari.com/en- EN /auto/sf90-stradale Special thanks to Wikipedia for the text insertions. You can support Wikipedia by donating today at: https://donate.wikimedia.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Ferrari

The Downtown Doral Culture and Arts Foundation (DDCAF) is pleased to announce the debut of DORAL LIVE, a three-week all-star outdoor concert series showcasing a stellar diverse roster of national touring artists and beloved South Florida cultural organizations. The concert series is the centerpiece of Downtown Doral Holiday Fest, Miami’s newest family-friendly arts experience this holiday season. The stellar line-up for opening weekend features the The Miami City Ballet’s RADIANCE on December 3rd and 4th with The Joey Alexander Trio on Sunday, December 5th. Highlighting the second weekend of performances are Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild And Swingin’ Holiday Party!, Jazz impresario Arturo Sandoval, and an evening with Cuban-American soprano Elizabeth Caballero and pianist Shelly Berg, the multi GRAMMY nominee and celebrated Dean of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. The final weekend opens with beloved Miami instrumental ensemble Nu Deco Ensemble followed by Flamenco Intimo, a Flamenco suite created by Siudy Garrido with original music by composer/guitarist Jose Luis de La Paz. The weekend continues with a performance by world renowned vocal play ensemble Naturally 7, A Creole Christmas with Etienne Charles, and a special evening of holiday music with bluegrass legend Chris Thile and Aoife O’Donovan. “The Doral LIVE performance series captures the diversity of our community through music and dance, states Ana-Marie Codina Barlick, CEO of Codina Partners, master developer of Downtown Doral. “We invite everyone in Miami this December to stop by our community to enjoy these great performances under the stars.” Naturally 7 TICKETING AND PACKAGES Multi-show packages for Doral LIVE are on sale now—3-show and 5-show packages are available, along with special pricing for families. Single tickets start at $37. More information is available at https://luxdoral.com/holiday-festival. MORE ABOUT DORAL LIVE AND DOWNTOWN DORAL HOLIDAY FEST Doral LIVE is curated and produced by the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the University of Maryland. DORAL LIVE is the centerpiece of Downtown Doral Holiday Fest, Miami’s family-friendly, outdoor arts experience this holiday season. The festival is presented by the Downtown Doral Culture and Arts Foundation (DDCAF) and will run from Thursday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 19th outdoors at Downtown Doral Park. Arturo Sandoval LOCATION Downtown Doral Park 8395 NW 53rd St Doral, FL 33166 For more information on the Holiday Festival at Downtown Doral, visit www.bit.ly/DDholidayfest. To learn more about Downtown Doral, follow @downtowndoral on Facebook and @downtowndorallife on Instagram or go to www.downtowndoral.com. COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES The Downtown Doral Arts and Culture Foundation is committed to providing a safe environment for artists and patrons. COVID protocols will be determined according to CDC and local health authority guidelines for outdoor events and will be communicated prior to the Festival’s opening. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Doral LIVE Concert Calendar Miami City Ballet’s RADIANCE Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th at 7:30 PM Miami City Ballet’s extraordinary dancers shine in a dazzling program of five works featuring the sparkling show-stopper Rubies, the awe-inspiring pas de deux from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® starring the Sugarplum Fairy, and more. Joey Alexander Trio Sunday, December 5th at 7:00 PM The youngest jazz musician ever nominated for a Grammy Award. “There has never been anyone … who could play like that at his age.” – Wynton Marsalis Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party Friday, December 10th at 8:00 PM For 28 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Arturo Sandoval Saturday, December 11th at 8:00 PM A Cuban Jazz legend and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Sandoval has received 10 Grammy Awards, 6 Billboard Awards, and an Emmy Award for the original score he composed for the HBO movie about his life “For Love or Country.” Elizabeth Caballero with Shelly Berg Sunday, December 12th at 7:00 PM The New York Times describes Elizabeth Caballero as a “plush-toned, expressive soprano” and The Wall Street Journal exclaims that “Ms. Caballero is a find: her opulent soprano rings freely and lyrically throughout her range.” An evening of Jazz with acclaimed pianist Shelly Berg. Nu Deco Ensemble Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 PM The New York Times has hailed Nu Deco Ensemble as a “Chamber orchestra for the 21st century”, Billboard has announced them as “Sonically Spellbinding” and Saratoga Living exclaimed them as “fiery, captivating and refreshingly original.” Siudy Flamenco: Flamenco Intimo Thursday, December 16th at 7:30 PM Flamenco Intimo presents a journey through the diversity of colors, sensations, and emotions of a pure-rooted Flamenco, while at the same time remaining open to the present, a proper reading of the different styles of Flamenco dancing. Naturally 7 Friday, December 17th at 8:00 PM Naturally 7 is more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into actual human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled the musical maestro himself, Quincy Jones, to declare them “The best a cappella group in the world!” Etienne Charles: Creole Christmas Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 PM Hailed by The New York Times as “an auteur” and by JazzTimes as “A daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism,” NPR’s All Things Considered calls Etienne, “a great young trumpeter…his records filter calypso, reggae and other Afro-Caribbean music into a modern jazz conception.” Chris Thile and Aoife O’Donovan Sunday, December 19th at 7:00 PM Called “a vocalist of unerring instinct” by the New York Times, Aoife O’Donovan is one of the most sought-after vocalists and songwriters of her generation. Multiple Grammy Award-winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist. Joey Alexander By ML Staff. Top image, Miami City Ballet by MCB.

Earlier this summer, chic minimalist hotspot and Miami’s favorite Japanese restaurant, Zuma Miami, announced its plans to undergo a globally inspired revamp in honor of 10 years since launching into the Downtown/Brickell area. Soon, Zuma Miami is unveiling its next decade of global excellence featuring all-new interior and exterior design elements, fresh, newly minted décor and specialty menu offerings. The internationally acclaimed celebrity hotspot first launched into the American market with the opening of Zuma Miami in 2010 bringing Zuma’s signature style of contemporary Japanese izakaya dining, and promptly setting the stage for the Magic City’s extravagant culinary scene. Over the years, Zuma has kept true to its high standard as pioneers of casual fine dining. Since launching in Miami, the global brand has expanded in the U.S. to include venues in New York, Boston and Las Vegas. “There was never any question of where the first U.S location for the Zuma brand would be,” said Chef Rainer Becker, creator and cofounder of Zuma. “With Miami’s vast culture, energetic and vibrant atmosphere, Zuma Miami was written in the stars. And launching in the downtown district back in 2010 allowed us to do something very special, where we brought new design and food flavors the city had not seen before. We seized the opportunity to expose the Downtown Miami circuit and the area has grown to be one of the liveliest locations outside of South Beach. So now with over 10 years in the market, we are ready to launch the next phase of Zuma Miami which pays homage to where we have been and where we will go.” A place to see and be seen, Zuma Miami’s newly renovated space imbues a global essence that continues to celebrate Miami’s worldly spirit and culture. Upon entering, guests are greeted by a live edge reception counter and DJ booth crafted from huge tree trunks sourced from the depths of Indonesia. Passing the entrance, and located at the heart of the restaurant, is the newly designed bar featuring suspended shelving and adorned with acid etched glass wainscot, giving off a sleek and modern twist. The redesigned space also features multiple textured walls, including a delicate rice paper – handmade in Japan – and a solid wood wall made from multiple hand-selected slabs of suar wood. To pay homage to the restaurant’s roots, multiple bamboo elements are displayed around the dining room including bamboo lanterns around the glass façade and large bamboo poles suspended from the ceiling. The restaurant’s new design is consistent with Zuma’s signature theme of using natural materials and emphasizing their organic beauty. The famed waterfront terrace, which overlooks the Miami River, also features new design elements including new patio furniture and plants to tie the whole revamp together. “It is incredible to see how Zuma Miami’s influence continues to grow after 10+ years,” Rainer Becker added. “With our newest updates to the Miami location, we are welcoming guests to the future of Zuma, which showcases the best designs stemming from Zuma concepts around the globe. We are looking forward to celebrating our next decade of style and innovation.” The next decade of the beloved downtown restaurant will also feature new activations and creative programming including a weekly DJ series, adding to the concepts glamorous ambience and can’t-miss nightlife, and a host of new cocktails to the upscale menu. New menu offerings include city-inspired boozy beverages “South Beach Crush,” “Vices and Virtues” and more. As a much-loved culinary destination in the city, Zuma Miami continues to find ways to engage with the city, stay ahead of trends in the dining and hospitality realm and focus on developing employees and attracting talent from all over the world. Zuma Miami is located in the Epic Hotel at 270 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami, FL 33131 and will officially reopen, both indoor and waterfront dining on November 26th. The restaurant is open seven days a week from Sunday – Thursday (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.), Friday – Saturday (6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), and for its famed brunch, featuring four signature bottomless options, Saturday (11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). For more information on Zuma, visit: http://www.zumarestaurant.com MORE ON Zuma Zuma was co-founded by Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney in 2002. Zuma London, the first restaurant to open, remains the brand's homestead. Zuma has successfully launched several locations across the world including Hong Kong (2007), Dubai (2008), Istanbul (2008), Miami (2010), Bangkok (2011), Datca Peninsula (2013), Abu Dhabi (2014), New York (2015), Rome (2016), Las Vegas (2017), Boston (2019) and Mykonos (2020). Zuma's characteristic culinary concept features a main kitchen, sushi counter, and robata grill offering modern, sophisticated Japanese cuisine. Zuma has garnered international acclaim from the media including 'Restaurant of the Year' in the UK's Tatler Restaurant Awards. Conde Nast Traveler's Hot Tables Awards awarded Zuma Hong Kong 'Most Exciting New Restaurant,' and Time Out Istanbul awarded Zuma Istanbul 'Best New Restaurant 2009.' Both Zuma London and Hong Kong have made the Top 100 listing of The S. Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants, as voted for by an international panel of over 800 critics, chefs and restaurateurs. Chef Rainer Becker has also been recognized within the industry, with awards including Chef of the Year nods from both Harper's Bazaar and Moet. For more information, please visit https://www.zumarestaurant.com/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Zuma Miami

This season, Louis Vuitton’s Vuittamins Pre-Fall 2021 Collection offers a boost of joy and optimism with a palette of colors that pop. Drawing upon Nicolas Ghesquière’s major design angles since arriving at Louis Vuitton, the collection is expressed through three main stylistic pillars: Tech Romanticism, Energetic Sportswear, and Rediscovering Essentials. In an explosion of colors where chromatic duos are reinvented, pieces combine the delicacy of embroidery and the softness of materials with a modern, urban attitude. For more information, visit: www.louisvuitton.com. By ML Staff | Images courtesy of Louis Vuitton

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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Redwood Art Group, the nation’s leader in exhibitions and event production, media, and marketing for the global fine art community, announces its return to Wynwood Arts District with their flagship art fairs, two of the longest running fairs during Miami Art Week. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will return to Mana Wynwood, offering a “Two Fairs Under One Roof” experience for both exhibitors and art enthusiasts during this year’s Miami Art Week, taking place December 1—5, 2021. The fairs will cover more than 100,000 square feet of indoor exhibition, all within walking distance of Wynwood’s trendiest restaurants, bars, and retail boutiques. “We’re excited to be back to live in-person events after such a long pause and thrilled to be at Mana Wynwood again for Miami Art Week,” says Eric Smith, president of Redwood Art Group. “The last two years have been extremely challenging for everyone. We’re pleased to have survived and able to bring collectors and artists and galleries together again. The newly reconfigured space at Mana Wynwood offers us a renewed opportunity to offer an esthetically pleasing environment for showcasing the best the contemporary art world has to offer. Exhibitors and attendees alike can look forward to an unprecedented level of luxury over the five days. We’re very excited to unveil the new look and welcome everyone back to Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami.” Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami form the acclaimed contemporary and fine art experience that collectively presents some of today’s most coveted national and international galleries and artists from the U.S and around the world. Redwood Media Group exclusively produces the two art shows housed in one location—considered to be the only multi-show production of its kind during Miami Art Week. Spectrum Miami, an upscale and urban curated contemporary art fair, now in its 11th year, will be located adjacent to its sister fair, Red Dot Miami. Spectrum Miami presents special programs and site-specific exhibitions that showcase the thriving art landscape of the city, informed by the 2021 curatorial theme DOUBLE TAKE. Art creates a deeper awareness of the experience of seeing. It asks the viewer to pay attention, slow down. It inspires viewers to look closer. Spectrum Miami showcases independent career artists, studios, and younger galleries that are pushing the boundaries in surprising and significant ways, encouraging us to take a closer look. Spectrum Miami is also where contemporary meets extraordinary, featuring the works of more than 200 exhibiting galleries and artists from the Florida region, the U.S. and around the globe. Known for its urban and upscale works of art, the five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, while celebrating the fine art experience with music, entertainment, and other special events. Spectrum Miami features Art Labs providing collectors with a focused look at several prominent exhibitors, each creating a site-specific exhibition, and the Spotlight Program, showcasing a specially selected group of artists who represent unique approaches to their art. The complete Spectrum Miami program will be announced in November. Red Dot Miami, a curated gallery-only contemporary art fair, now in its 16th year, will be located adjacent to Spectrum Miami as part of the highly anticipated annual presentation of leading galleries and their artists. Red Dot Miami presents REVEAL as the curatorial theme for 2021. Artists pursue truth and attempt to reveal what they discover, uncovering truths about how the world works, about humanity, about themselves. Their art is a tool, a way of investigating the world and ourselves. Red Dot Miami is showcasing galleries from around the world that present artists who are helping us frame a better picture of our human nature and discover what art reveals about you. Red Dot Miami illuminates the best the contemporary art world has to offer. The theme forms a common thread throughout the special exhibits and programming that showcases exhibitors, art industry professionals, and select nonprofits and institutions. Red Dot Miami features more than 65 galleries representing over 500 leading contemporary artists from primary and secondary markets throughout the world. The five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, which includes the Spotlight Program, a focused look at several cutting-edge galleries chosen by the Redwood Media Group selection committee; and Art Labs, a series of outstanding projects by leading galleries, art institutions, and art collectives within the show. The complete Red Dot Miami program will be announced in November. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami have grown to become the ultimate destination for the fine art industry professional and contemporary art enthusiast who collectively seek a more accessible experience with exhibits showcasing the world’s most progressive portfolios by some of today’s elite artists, galleries, dealers, and emerging talents. With more than 35,000 attendees flocking to see the artwork of the 1,000+ artists showcased by over 270 exhibitors, these are two non-stop, not-to-be missed destination Miami Art Week shows. The Opening Night Preview for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, with guests entering the fairs via the Radisson RED Lobby at Mana Wynwood and will feature innovative contemporary art together with Louis Jadot Wines, Pommery Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and musical entertainment. Tickets for the Opening Night Preview are priced at $50 by purchasing online in advance or $75 online beginning December 1, 2021. A General Admission 1-day Pass for Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami is $25 by purchasing online in advance or $35 online beginning December 1, 2021. A 5-day Pass that includes the Opening Night Preview is $75 by purchasing online in advance or $100 online beginning December 1, 2021. All tickets will be delivered as mobile e-tickets and must be purchased in advance of arrival. With digital ticketing, each guest’s mobile phone becomes their ticket, enabling a more streamlined and contactless entry experience. To safeguard the well-being and safety of everyone, all exhibitors, staff, and attendees will be health screened prior to entry each day. Additionally, masks will be required to be worn on the premises at all times. For further information on the two fairs or to purchase tickets, please visit redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/ and redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/. For more information on Redwood Art Group, visit redwoodartgroup.com/ GENERAL INFORMATION LOCATION Mana Wynwood 2217 NW 5th Ave. (at NW 22nd Street) Miami, FL 33127 ADMISSION COST NOTE: All tickets are digital and must be purchased online. Opening Night Preview Ticket: $50 in advance / $75 beginning December 1, 2021 Total Ticket: Opening Night + 5-Day Pass: $75 in advance / $100 beginning December 1, 2021 General Admission: 1-Day Pass: $25 in advance / $35 beginning December 1, 2021 Seniors / Students, 1-Day Pass: $20 in advance / $25 beginning December 1, 2021 OPENING NIGHT PREVIEW PARTY Wednesday, December 1: 6:00PM – 9:00PM SHOW HOURS Thursday, December 2: 12:00PM – 8:00PM Friday, December 3: 12:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday, December 4: 12:00PM – 8:00PM Sunday, December 5: 12:00PM – 6:00PM ONLINE Spectrum Miami Website — redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/ Spectrum Miami on Facebook — www.facebook.com/SpectrumMiamiArtShow Spectrum Miami on Twitter — www.twitter.com/SpectrumMiami Spectrum Miami on Instagram — @spectrummiami Red Dot Miami Website — redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/ Red Dot Miami on Facebook — www.facebook.com/reddotartshow/ Red Dot Miami on Twitter — www.twitter.com/reddotmiamiart Red Dot Miami on Instagram — @reddotmiami About Spectrum Miami Now in its 11th year, Spectrum Miami, a curated contemporary art fair held at Mana Wynwood, takes place annually in December as part of the popular Miami Art Week. Spectrum Miami is where contemporary meets extraordinary, featuring the works of more than 200 exhibiting galleries and artists from the Florida region and around the globe. The five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming, while celebrating the fine art experience with music, entertainment, and other special events. Spectrum Miami has emerged as one of the best-attended cultural events in Miami by highlighting thousands of innovative works among Miami’s top talent. For more information about Spectrum Miami, visit redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami/. About Red Dot Miami Now in its 16th year, Red Dot Miami, a curated gallery-only contemporary art fair located in Mana Wynwood, takes place annually in December as part of the popular Miami Art Week. Red Dot Miami features up to 65 modern and contemporary galleries representing over 500 leading contemporary artists from primary and secondary markets throughout the world. The five-day show attracts more than 35,000 visitors and high-net-worth collectors who interact with the specially curated programming. Red Dot Miami has enriched the city’s arts scene beyond measure since its inception in 2006, becoming one of the leading satellite shows during Miami Art Week. For more information about Red Dot Miami, visit redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami/ About Redwood Art Group Since 2009, Redwood Art Group (RWAG) has been revolutionizing the global fine art community by helping artists and gallery owners grow their businesses through fine art exhibitions and publications, art business education, mentoring, marketing, and social media. Today, RWAG owns and operates seven fine art fairs: Artexpo New York Spring and Artexpo New York Fall, Spectrum Miami, Art San Diego, Art Santa Fe, Spectrum Wynwood, and Red Dot Miami. Artexpo New York, the world's largest fine art trade show for 40+ years attracts more than 40,000 art enthusiasts every year, including nearly 5,000 industry buyers. Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami take place during Miami Art Week, an annual attraction that draws over 100,000 art collectors to the city. Over the past ten years, RWAG has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to their events, sold millions of dollars' worth of art, and helped thousands of unrepresented and established artists launch or grow their careers. Aside from hosting multiple high-end art fairs throughout the year, RWAG also owns Art Business News. For more information, visit redwoodartgroup.com, redwoodartgroup.com/artexpo-new-york, redwoodartgroup.com/spectrum-miami, redwoodartgroup.com/red-dot-miami, redwoodartgroup.com/art-santa-fe, redwoodartgroup.com/art-san-diego, and artbusinessnews.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Redwood Art Group

Everything you need to know about Art Basel Miami 2021 is here including COVID-19 safety measures, event hours, ticket options, pricing, location and more. Safety Protocol Attendees must show their VIP invitation, badge, or ticket to enter the fair, and must also pass through a security screening to gain access to the venue. Attendees are also required to complete a daily health questionnaire via a mobile app. They must attest to be symptom-free, to not having been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, and must meet one or more of the following criteria: • A recent negative COVID-19 test result • An attestation of vaccination • An attestation of recent recovery from COVID-19 To qualify as symptom-free, a person must confirm the absence of any COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who fails to complete the health check will be denied entry. Those wishing to enter the venue will be instructed to wait in line, follow signage and host instructions, and wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Art Basel reserves the right to deny entry to the fair to attendees deemed a health or safety risk. Opening Hours Private Days (by invitation only) Tuesday, November 30, 2021 11am to 8pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11am to 8pm Vernissage (by invitation only) Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4pm to 8pm Public Days Thursday, December 2, 2021 11am to 7pm Friday, December 3, 2021 11am to 7pm Saturday, December 4, 2021 11am to 6pm Art Basel Venue Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 Ticket Information Art Basel Miami 2021 Tickets for Art Basel's 2021 show in Miami Beach are exclusively available online here and cannot be purchased on-site. Only a limited amount of tickets is sold each day. For an exclusive experience of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2021, purchase the Premium+ Card, see details about this four-day pass here. This year, residents of the City of Miami Beach are eligible to buy discounted Day Tickets, see more information in the ticket shop. The health and safety of Art Basel's guests, exhibitors, and staff is our utmost priority. We will therefore be deploying robust measures to create a safe fair environment. Please be aware of the following safety precautions: Every visitor age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to gain access to the halls. Alternatively, visitors may opt to voluntarily provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination or documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19 to gain entry. Wearing a mask will be mandatory inside the halls. All visitors will be required to complete a self-reported symptom screening prior to entering the fair. For an overview of all health and safety measures in place at Art Basel Miami Beach, please consult our COVID-19 guidelines. By entering the Art Basel show you agree to the entrance disclaimer. Public Opening Hours Thursday, December 2, 2021, 11am to 7pm Friday, December 3, 2021, 11am to 7pm Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11am to 6pm Ticket options You will have to choose the day of your visit, an entry time, as well as an entrance during the purchasing process. Your ticket will only be valid on the chosen day, for the chosen entry time, and at the chosen entrance. Please see a map of the different entrances here. You may re-enter the halls at your leisure on the day of your visit. Day Ticket (valid one public day): USD 65 Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, valid from chosen entry time to end of show day. Reduced Day Ticket for students and seniors (valid one public day): USD 50. Students are individuals attending a college or university. Seniors are individuals aged 62 and over. Proof is required to purchase this ticket. Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, valid from chosen entry time to end of show day. *Admission is free for children age 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Children age 16 and under must always be accompanied by an adult. Evening Ticket: USD 50 Admission for one person, on one day between December 2-4, 2021, after 5pm to end of show day. Premium+ Card (Vernissage, Thur, Fri, Sat): USD 500 The four-day pass includes access to the Art Basel Vernissage and on all Public Days, one Art Basel tote bag (to be picked up at the West Lobby Info Desk), and complimentary access to select museums in South Florida. Vernissage: Wednesday, December 1, 2pm to 8pm Public Days: December 2-4, 2021 Reduced Day Ticket for Miami Beach residents: USD 50 Residents of the City of Miami Beach are eligible for a special discount. Tickets for Art Basel's 2021 show in Miami Beach are exclusively available online and cannot be purchased at the show venue. Only a limited amount of tickets is sold each day. Online tickets are available for sale up to the last day of the show. For questions regarding tickets, please see our FAQ below or contact us directly via our contact form. Guided Tours of Art Basel are available, please find all information here. Courtesy of Art Basel. By ML Staff.

With its cheery rainbow-colored décor, the sensual aromas of melted chocolate, and the rows upon rows of mouthwatering baked goods, Pink Love Donuts & More is not your typical Donut Shop. The Oakland Park bakery (formerly Pink Donuts & More) opened on National Donut Day and has already garnered a cult-like following for its made-from-scratch gourmet donuts, artisan croissants, and Argentine empanadas. Photo Credit: Pink Love Donuts & More “‘Oh wow’ are the first words that most people say when they enter our shop,” said owner Diego Macedo, an Argentina native who has lived in Miami for over 20 years. “Guests come in expecting something in particular, and they are always happy with what they find.” Now, with an updated company name and a new location on Miami Beach, Macedo is ready to take his bakery’s surging popularity to a whole new level. Macedo is no stranger to South Florida’s culinary scene. Prior to opening Pink Love Donuts & More, he owned a successful Argentine steakhouse in Hallandale Beach. Unfortunately, like many other restaurants, the steakhouse didn’t survive the pandemic. Instead of getting discouraged, Macedo pivoted his attention to a new passion: donuts. “I decided I wanted to do something very local that appealed to practically everyone,” Macedo said. “And everybody loves donuts!” With the glimmer of an idea in mind, Macedo, his wife, and their two sons set out on a road trip up the East Coast, stopping at 30 to 40 different bakeries between Miami and New York. Taking notes on their favorite flavors, concepts, and more, they returned to Miami and got to work. Shortly thereafter, a new local donut craze was born. When it comes to donuts, Macedo believes there’s no such thing as having too many flavors. The bakery currently has more than 80 different varieties in rotation, from Classic Donuts ($1.75 each) such as Strawberry Frosting and Raspberry Jelly to Gourmet Donuts ($3.25 each) such as Bacon Sriracha, Dulce de Leche, Nutella, and Tres Leches, which are some of the most popular. Five or six new flavors of Special Donuts ($2.25 each), which often feature seasonal themes or unexpected ingredients (think: Lucky Charms and Froot Loops), are rotated into the mix each month. “Sometimes we will keep one that is a top seller on the menu permanently,” Macedo said. “Tiramisu is a current special that is popular.” There are even Ultimate Donuts ($3.95 each), a designation reserved for the most decadent flavors, such as Apple Streusel & Dulce de Leche and the Pizza Donut. And let’s not forget about the Drunken Donuts ($4.95 each), which each come with a miniature pipette of Malibu Rum, Baileys Irish Cream, or Kahlúa meant to be injected into the core of the donut. Letter-shaped donuts ($3 each), which can be customized to spell out messages like Happy Birthday, are also available to order. Donuts aren’t Pink Love Donuts & More’s only specialty. The bakery is also known for its Artisan Croissants ($3.50-$5), which come in a variety of classic and gourmet flavors, and the customer-favorite Argentine Empanadas ($2.75 each; $28 for a dozen), a carryover item from the steakhouse. Macedo uses his family recipe to craft traditional empanada flavors like Beef, Chicken, and Ham & Cheese, plus a handful of American-inspired varieties like Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Caprese, Bacon Cheeseburger, and Malbec. The bakery also serves Breakfast Burritos ($4.99) and breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches ($4.99), plus beverages such as local coffee, Italian espresso, specialty coffee drinks, and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Pink Love Donuts & More also offers a wide selection of vegan-friendly options. Anywhere between 15 and 25 flavors of Vegan Donuts ($2.95-$3.55), which are baked as squares rather than circles for easy identification, are offered daily. Vegan Croissants ($4.50-$5.50 each), Vegan Quiche ($4.99), and vegan Monkey Bread ($3.99) are also available. All donuts, croissants, empanadas, and other baked goods are made in-house, from scratch, daily. The baking process begins at 10 p.m. the evening before, when the baker starts the donut preparation. Macedo arrives around 3 a.m. to prepare the croissants and empanadas so that the shop is ready to open by 7:00 a.m. The bakery is open daily until 4 p.m. (unless they sell out before then, which they often do). To meet the increasing demand, the 900-square-foot shop in Oakland Park expanded into the rented space next door. Macedo is also preparing to open a Pink Love Donuts & More location at 67th Street and Collins Avenue in Miami Beach before the end of the year. He has plans to open a few other Florida locations, including Aventura and Orlando, before he looks at franchising. During the week of Thanksgiving, guests can expect several Special Donut flavors. On Black Friday, there will be a doorbusters special where visitors receive a half-dozen free classic donuts for every dozen donuts purchased. One flavor (Decadent Donut) will have a triple-fudge center topped with sea-salted chocolate shavings; the other (Nutella Obsession) will have a Nutella-filled center topped with ganache chocolate drizzle and chocolate sprinkles. Pink Love Donuts & More is located at 827 East Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park, Florida. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Pickup and delivery are available via Uber Eats. Catering options are also available. A second location at 222 67th Street in Miami Beach is slated to open in December 2021. For more information, visit www.pinklovedonutsandmore.com or follow @pinklovedonutsandmore on Instagram or @pinklovedonutsandmore on Facebook. Coming Soon: Pink Love Donuts & More Miami Beach, 222 67th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33141. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Pink Love Donuts & More

The video was short and simple, but for America’s gay community it was a blockbuster event. In an Instagram post, Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib announced from his yard in West Chester, Pennsylvania, that he’s gay and that, while he’s a private person, he feels “representation is so important.” He added that he would donate US$100,000 to The Trevor Project, which offers suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. Thus the 28-year-old Nassib, now in his sixth year, became the first active NFL player to come out, a milestone that immediately garnered national attention, a mention in a congratulatory tweet from President Joe Biden, and an outpouring of support on social media from powerful sports figures and fans. As someone who has reported on football and other sports since the early 1990s, and who directs the sports journalism program at Penn State, I know this development does not mean the end of homophobia in sports. Yet to have a gay player in America’s most-watched sport represents a landmark moment. Reasons for reluctance Gay athletes long have been conscious of the toll of coming out. Dave Kopay, a running back who came out in 1975, three years after his NFL career ended, said in a 1980s television interview that he sometimes felt “too straight for the gay world and too gay for the straight world.” The first retired NFL player to come out, Kopay described the hostile reaction to his announcement, including from his family. In his view, being openly gay froze him out from getting a coaching job in college or the NFL. Tennis legend Billie Jean King once said she lost all her endorsements in the 24 hours after she was outed by a former lover in 1981. Dave Kopay, pictured catching a football, was the first retired NFL player to come out.AP Photo The quest to combat discrimination against LGBTQ athletes has been long and fitful, particularly in male team sports, where homophobic language is commonplace and an emphasis on physical strength and a warrior mentality has clashed with gay stereotypes. That’s why it was big news when, in 2013, NBA center Jason Collins came out as gay, becoming the first active player in any of the four biggest male American pro leagues – the NBA, NHL, MLB, or NFL – to go public. Even though athletes like Collins have come out in recent years, it doesn’t mean gay and lesbian fans and athletes live in a world that embraces them with open arms. In 2020, Monash University in Australia conducted a survey of young people from six English-speaking nations. The Associated Press reported that, according to the survey, athletes who came out “were significantly more likely to report they’d been the target of homophobic behaviors in sport settings.” And in early 2021, researchers at Ohio State University and Mississippi State University found that half of LGBTQ respondents in a study said that they’d experienced discrimination, insults, bullying, or abuse while playing, watching, or talking about sports. Michael Sam’s ‘raw deal’ Perhaps nothing illustrates the cost of coming out quite like the story of the University of Missouri football star Michael Sam. Since 2010, 12 players have been selected as the defensive player of the year in the Southeastern Conference, which many fans and pundits regard as the toughest league in college football. Of those players, 11 have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft and one in the second round. The median selection was ninth overall. The exception to this incredible run of success was Sam, from Missouri, who tied C.J. Mosley as SEC defender of the year for the 2013 season. Heading into 2014, Sam was projected as a fourth-round draft pick. Then he publicly declared in interviews that he was gay in February of that year and tumbled on the draft boards, sliding to a sixth-round projection. Ultimately, he was not selected until the 249th pick overall – eighth to last – in the final round of the draft. He never played a regular-season down in the NFL and wound up leaving football after a very brief stint with the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Alouettes. Whether Sam got a fair shot from the league or whether homophobia came into play is still a matter of debate in football circles. But his mind seemed to be made up at a University of New Mexico speaking engagement in 2019. “The NFL gave me a raw deal,” Sam told students. “It was tough to forgive them. I love football.” Michael Sam – shown speaking during the 2014 ESPYs after receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award – would later regret his decision to come out before the NFL draft.Kevin Winter/Getty Images The times are changing So to Jim Buzinski, co-founder with Cyd Zeigler in 1999 of Outsports, the leading LGBTQ sports website, it was an important step forward for gay rights to see the hypermasculine NFL welcome Nassib, a player who already had proved himself in the league. Bit by bit, the number of athletes coming out has increased annually, Buzinski told me. In 2014, Outsports began to post “Coming Out Stories,” in which gay athletes write about their own experiences revealing their sexual orientation. Authors – who have ranged from athletes at the high school, college, and pro levels – were a little reluctant at first. But more and more readers saw the articles and wanted to talk about their own stories. Now, Buzinski estimates, Outsports has posted 150 or more of the pieces, with so many submissions that he’s had to set a publishing calendar to keep the copy flowing smoothly. The athletes “always find more support than they expected,” he said. “These stories, and moments like Carl’s announcement, create a positive feedback loop.” As of this writing, the athletes profiled on that Coming Out Stories page include a rower, a swimmer, a softball player, a volleyball coach, a tennis player, and a triathlete. A high school football player whose story got held a day because of the Nassib announcement was also featured. “We haven’t had a cricketer yet,” Buzinski joked when I asked if any sports were missing. A big factor in the shift toward athletes telling their stories was the 2015 Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, he said. “It was a touchstone moment. It made a huge difference and is now so accepted, there’s so much more representation in the media.” Still, individual acts make a difference. So when Nassib came out, and supportive tweets from a range of people, including former Penn State teammate Saquon Barkley and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, quickly followed, it said something about acceptance of gay athletes. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the day after the announcement that Nassib had the top-selling jersey on Fanatics, an online retailer of sportswear. Buzinski expects the trend to continue. He noted that Outsports is preparing its quadrennial count of openly gay and lesbian athletes participating in the Summer Olympics in July. For Rio de Janeiro, that number was 56. In Tokyo, it’s expected to easily surpass 100. By John Affleck Knight Chair in Sports Journalism and Society, Penn State. Special thanks to The Conversation. Top image: After Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib came out as gay, his jersey became a top-seller on Fanatics, an online retailer of sportswear. Ethan Miller/Getty Images