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Warriors’ Stephen Curry Blasts NFL’s ‘Black National Anthem’ Idea - Free Press of Jacksonville
By Marty Fenn The NFL announced earlier this week it would play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” more commonly known as the Black national anthem, prior to each Week 1 matchup. It would seem [...]
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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Damon Dash Accuses White Networks Of Trying To Exploit Aaliyah
Damon Dash is at odds with eOne's "Growing Up Hip Hop" franchise and his issue is largely in part to his belief that white networks have been trying to exploit his deceased partner, RB singer Aaliyah.
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Clemson Has 14 More Football Players Test Positive - Black News Channel
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson said 14 more football players tested positive for the coronavirus this week, bringing the team total to 37 members who have had the disease since the school reopened facilities for workouts earlier this month. Clemson said Friday it has conducted 430 tests of its
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Report: Detroit Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity departs organization | The Michigan Chronicle
The Detroit Pistons have made another change to their front office. According to ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons parted ways with assistant General Manager Pat Garrity on Sunday afternoon. Garrity––who is a remnant from Stan Van Gundys tenure as head coach and President of Basketball
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Michaela Coel turned down $1M Netflix deal for I May Destroy You - TheGrio
I May Destroy You is now one of HBOs most acclaimed current series and its creator, London-born Michaela Coel is... View Article The post Michaela Coel turned down $1M Netflix deal for I May Destroy You appeared first on TheGrio.
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The Nashville Stars Could be MLBs Next Team – and Baseballs First Black-Owned Club - Free Press of Jacksonville
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has more power than anyone in baseball, but he can’t unilaterally implement change. He can’t force the white owners to hire Black general managers and executives. He can’t command [...]
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DW Sports Zone: Mahomes Breaks The Bank | Dallas Weekly
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on Dak Prescott wanting to be the highest paid quarterback in NFL history. I forewarned the masses that whatever Dak signed for via long term deal or franchise tag. The Kansas City Chief leader (Mahomes) would get the largest contract in sports
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ECB says new diversity plans to tackle ‘uncomfortable truths’ - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday a range of measures aimed at strengthening its inclusion and diversity strategy would deal with some “uncomfortable
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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately. The letter obtained by The Associated Press
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Virtual National Arts Festival extends shows to 16 July
Art lovers can still buy tickets and passes, and catch a growing and expanding virtual Fringe which which runs until 31 July.
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MLB unveils 60-game season set to begin July 23 | The Atlanta Voice
Major League Baseball released its 2020 season schedule on Monday. Every team will play a 60-game schedule entirely against teams in their own geographic region to limit travel. The season will open on July 23 with a pair of games. The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will host
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WNBA Players Want Georgia Senator Ousted as Atlanta Dreams Co-Owner After Criticizing Black Protesters
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91 Clark Atlanta Student Athletes Named to SIACs All Academic Team - The Atlanta Inquirer
Even with a shortened academic year, Clark Atlanta University student-athletes continued to excel in the classroom as 91 Clark Atlanta University Panthers and Lady Panthers were named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conferences 2019-20 Commissioners All-Academic Team. The Commissioners
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16 of 302 Players Tested Ahead of The NBA Restart Have COVID-19
In a joint statement, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association confirmed that 16 players tested positive for COVID-19 out of the 302 tests conducted on Tuesday (Jun.23).
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Players welcome Cricket Australia financial ‘reset’ - Stabroek News
SYDNEY, (Reuters) Cricket Australia (CA) has withdrawn a gloomy revenue forecast which led to the departure of chief executive Kevin Roberts last month and threatened an ugly standoff with the
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Hair Love Academy Award-Winner Matthew Cherry Gets Deal from HBO Max for Animated Series Young Love
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Cherry recently landed a deal with HBO Max for a 12-episode season of “Young Love,” an animated series based on the characters from Cherry and Sony Pictures …
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Monica Calhoun Discusses Latest Film Project, Everything But A Man And Best Man III TV Series Rumors
In May, Calhoun's co-star Taye Diggs hinted that cult-classic, 'The Best Man' could be making its way to the small screen.
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Thandie Newton Says Hollywood Executive Amy Pascal Used Black Stereotypes During Meeting - Free Press of Jacksonville
By Sara M. Moniuszko Thandie Newton is opening up about her experience with stereotyping in Hollywood. During an interview with Vulture, which published Tuesday, the English actress, 47 recounted a meeting she had with Amy [...]
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(BPRW) GOOGLE DOODLE CELEBRATES LGBTQ+ RIGHTS ACTIVIST MARSHA P. JOHNSON | Press releases
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Keedron Bryant performs viral song, I Just Wanna Live for Dr. Dre - TheGrio
Keedron Bryant, a 13-year-old boy best known for going viral after singing a tribute to George Floyd, is working with... View Article The post Keedron Bryant performs viral song, I Just Wanna Live for Dr. Dre appeared first on TheGrio.
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Terry Crews & Don Lemon Clash Over Black Lives Matters Protest Aims
During a segment on Lemon's nightly CNN program, the actor voiced criticism over Black on Black violence with the host correcting Crews by saying that's not the aim of the BLM movement.
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Keane own goal gives Spurs win over Everton - Stabroek News
LONDON, (Reuters) An own goal by Michael Keane proved the difference as Tottenham Hotspur beat visitors Everton 1-0 in a dour clash yesterday to move up to eighth in the standings and hand manager Jose Mourinho a 200th Premier League
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The College Football Hall of Fame announces special exhibit honoring historically Black colleges and universities | The Atlanta Voice
As the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta re-opens its doors this week, it will unveil its latest special exhibit featuring a collection of stories, artifacts, and college football treasures from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). “The College Football
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Usain Bolt shows first pics and reveals name of new baby girl - TheGrio
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BET Founder Robert Johnson Urges Black Lives Matter to Form its Own Independent Political Party Free Press of Jacksonville
By Kevin Stankiewicz Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, told CNBC on Tuesday that Black Americans should form their own political party to concentrate their electoral influence. “I’ve been convinced for a long [...]
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Kanye West announces he is running for president in 2020 - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Williams, whose transformed RB, pop, and gospel music over her extraordinary five-decade career, joins Stephanie Mills, Anthony Hamilton, Carlos Santana, and Salt-N-Pepa in a star-studded lineup of musical talent appearing at the first virtual conference in the 193-year history of the Black Press
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