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Black Man Named Teacher of the Year

May 12, 2022 Staff 0

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently honored Kurt Russell as the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, as schools continue to recruit and hire more Black-male teachers. President Biden and First Lady […]

Entertainment

Actor Will Smith Banned from Attending Oscars for 10 Years

April 8, 2022 Staff 0

No doubt Will Smith hasn’t worn a big smile in his face since he strolled the red carpet to enter the Oscar ceremonies a few weeks ago. He has since learned it will be at […]

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Video Shows Republicans Walking out of the Senate Chamber as Ketanji Brown Jackson Was Confirmed

April 8, 2022 Staff 0

Not everyone is excited about Ketanji Brown’s confirmation approval.  With recalcitrant behavior expected, Republicans walked out of the Senate chamber as a standing ovation was given while Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the Black […]

Political

Do All Black People Look Alike? Virginia Governor Mixed Up Two Black Legislators and Lauded the Wrong One for Black History Month

February 13, 2022 Staff 0

Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin mistook one Black legislator for another when he complimented the wrong one for a speech for Black History Month. Democratic state senator Louise Lucas revealed on Twitter that Republican Youngkin texted […]

Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson Becomes first Black Woman to Win gold Medal in Individual Event at Winter Games

February 13, 2022 Staff 0

Erin Jackson has become the first Black woman to the win a speedskating medal of any kind and added to the U.S. gold medal tally. She finished with a time of 37.04 seconds. It was […]

Sports

Lovie Smith Emerges As New Houston Texans Head Coach While NFL Controversy Brews

February 8, 2022 Staff 0

The Houston Texans have found their next head coach, albeit in the midst of controversy. According to CBS Sports, the AFC South team has hired former Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith to be […]

Sports

“Forward Together” Exhibit Chronicling Milestones and Achievements of African Americans in Golf

February 7, 2022 Staff 0

As the nation celebrates Black History Month with observances and activities honoring the historic contributions of African Americans, THE PLAYERS is no exception. This month, THE PLAYERS introduced Foreward Together, a new exhibit that highlights and chronicles […]

Entertainment

Thandie Newtion: Being Light Skin Has Been More of a Problem Than Being Black

February 6, 2022 Staff 0

by Keke Arajuo (BE) British actress Thandiwe Newton took to Beyoncé’s internet to cry half-white tears to her dark-skinned counterparts for essentially being the chosen one. While promoting her latest movie God’s Country, Thandiwe, formerly known as Thandie, projected her insecurities […]

Sports

Inside the Life of a Young Serena

February 6, 2022 Staff 0

Serena Williams’ longtime coach shared a story about bribing the legend to train as an 11-year-old. The coach, Rick Macci, said he motivated Williams to move her feet with the promise of snacks. Williams got […]

Sports

The Super Bowl Stage is Set

February 4, 2022 Staff 0

by Dr. Valerie Wardlaw The Los Angeles Rams ended a six-game losing streak to their division rival, the San Francisco 49ers, winning the NFC Championship game, 20-17, and will now face the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

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