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How MLB & Clubs Are Observing Black History Month

February 5, 2021 Staff 0

Major League Baseball, its Clubs, and media entities, MLB Network and MLB.com, will observe Black History Month 2021 in a variety of ways, across the sport. In partnership with The Paley Center, all employees throughout […]

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African American Stars Discuss “The Culture & Journey of the Black Baseball Player”

February 4, 2021 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Stacy M. Brown – “It’s super special, man, especially with the tone of the country and the tone of the world right now…this has been going on for a while, so we’re always […]

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Everything There is to Know About Super Bowl LV

February 1, 2021 admin 0

January 31, 2021 – by Cara G – (Source: theculture.xyz) – Despite COVID-19 , Super Bowl LV has arrived and here’s everything you need to know. This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs will go up against […]

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O’Neal Hosting SHAQ Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday

January 28, 2021 admin 0

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer – (Source: blacknewschannel.com) – Fans looking for pregame entertainment before the Super Bowl will have another option this year. Shaquille O’Neal will be holding the virtual SHAQ Bowl on […]

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NBA Reporter and Analyst Sekou Smith Dies at 48 Due to COVID-19

January 27, 2021 admin 0

By Tim BontempsESPN (Source: www.espn.com) – Sekou Smith, a longtime NBA reporter and television analyst, died Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19. He was 48. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Smith went to college at […]

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Washington’s Jennifer King Becomes NFL’s First Black Female Assistant Position Coach

January 26, 2021 admin 0

– BY JUSTINE COLEMAN  – (Source: www.thehill.com)  -The Washington Football Team named Jennifer King as its assistant running backs coach on Tuesday, making her the NFL’s first Black female assistant position coach. King will join the full-time […]

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First Tee Launches Rising Star Initiative to Inspire Urban Youth With Golf and Opportunities

January 25, 2021 admin 0

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – “I hope you join me and discover the opportunities that the game of golf and First Tee can provide to you…Today, you took your first step towards First Tee. Keep […]

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Another Viewpoint – Talking “All-Time Greats” With The Grandkids

January 25, 2021 admin 0

AFRO — By Tim Lacy, Special to the AFRO – LeBron James can’t seem to stay off of this page, but this time he brought Michael Jordan along. I am sure you have guessed there […]

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Hank Aaron, Baseball Legend & Home Run King, Passes Away At 86

January 22, 2021 Staff 0

by Brandon Caldwell (AP) Baseball has its icons and its legends. There’s the Babe, there’s Willie but there’s only one “Hammerin” Hank. Hank Aaron, a civil rights legend and the home run king of baseball, […]

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Comcast Names Michael Parker as Top Beltway Region Executive

January 20, 2021 admin 0

By WI Web Staff – (Source: www.washingtoninformer.com) – Comcast has named Michael Parker, a graduate of the Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Va., as its top Beltway region executive. In his new capacity, Parker, a […]

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