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Leonard Jones: The Trailblazing Golf Pro Making History
September 6, 2023
Leonard Jones: The Trailblazing Golf Pro Making History
In the world of golf, there are trailblazers who not only leave their mark on the sport but also inspire…
Former NFL Champion Malcolm Jenkins Explores the Intersection of Football and Art As An Esteemed Collector
May 17, 2023
Former NFL Champion Malcolm Jenkins Explores the Intersection of Football and Art As An Esteemed Collector
Malcolm Jenkins with Ernie Barnes’s Study A for Victory in Overtime (1995). Via Artnet News. Malcolm Jenkins, a phenomenal presence in football…
Reggie Williams: On the Continuum of Resilience and Social Justice Innovation
August 16, 2021
Reggie Williams: On the Continuum of Resilience and Social Justice Innovation
If there is a “resilience continuum” measuring from low-to-high a person’s ability to recover quickly after a setback, former National…
Meet Zaila Avant-garde: The First African-American Winner Of The Scripps Spelling Bee, And Basketball Prodigy
July 9, 2021
Meet Zaila Avant-garde: The First African-American Winner Of The Scripps Spelling Bee, And Basketball Prodigy
On Thursday night, history was made as 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde became the first African-American winner of the Scripps National Spelling…
#BlackExcellence: Simone Biles’ History-Making Yurchenko Double Pike And Her Impact On Women Everywhere
May 26, 2021
#BlackExcellence: Simone Biles’ History-Making Yurchenko Double Pike And Her Impact On Women Everywhere
Gymnast Simone Biles made history on May 22nd as the first woman to ever land a Yurchenko double pike during…
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
March 18, 2021
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball…
Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
January 22, 2021
Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
ATLANTA (AP) — Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run…
Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play
August 26, 2020
Frustrated NBA players wonder again whether they should play
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — As the NBA sought to resume the season, players had to weigh whether playing…
All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics
August 11, 2020
All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics
EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking…
Pandemic Basketball begins, with some comforts of home
July 23, 2020
Pandemic Basketball begins, with some comforts of home
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Baiamonte was not at Walt Disney World on Wednesday. The public address announcer…