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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 […]

National

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mourns Sudden Loss of President

January 24, 2022 Staff 0

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw Cheryl A. Hickmon, the 27th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and Chair of the Board of Directors “transitioned peacefully on January 20, 2022, after a recent illness”, the […]

International

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dead at 90

December 26, 2021 Staff 0

(CNN) Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Anglican cleric whose good humor, inspiring message and conscientious work for civil and human rights made him a revered leader during the struggle to end apartheid in his […]

Entertainment

Audra McDonald Set to Premiere in Duke Ellington’s ‘Black, Brown and Beige’ With Royal Philharmonic

December 24, 2021 Staff 0

Image: Walter McBride/Getty Images Next month, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts will present the world premiere of Duke Ellington’s renowned piece, Black, Brown and Beige—in its entirety— as well as the composer’s equally significant work, Sacred Music. In […]

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