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Jonathan Mariner
Jonathan Mariner served as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Major League Baseball (MLB). In this role, Mariner oversaw approximately $2 billion in combined league-wide pension assets and MLB’s strategic investment fund. He also served as President of BASES, the league’s captive insurance
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ESPN staffers say racism permeates the network - TheGrio
ESPN has struggled in recent years with the advent of streaming leading to cord-cutters who no longer pay for basic... View Article The post ESPN staffers say racism permeates the network appeared first on TheGrio.
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National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Special Milk Program - Milwaukee Community Journal
The City School, Inc today announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The
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Byron Allen buys Honolulu ABC affiliate TV station for $30 million : TheGrio
Byron Allen's Allen Media Broadcasting is acquiring an ABC affiliate, KITV, in Honolulu for $30 million. A division of Allen... View Article The post Byron Allen buys Honolulu ABC affiliate TV station for $30 million appeared first on TheGrio.
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Baseball great Willie Lee McCovey born in Mobile, Alabama. McCovey joined the San Francisco Geiants in 1953 and played with the team for 14 years before moving to the San Diego Padres in 1974. He was Rookie of the Year in 1959 and led the National League in home runs in 1963, 1968 and 1969. McCovey
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10
1938
Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House | The Atlanta Voice
Facing a public backlash over mail disruptions, the Trump administration scrambled to respond as the House prepared an emergency vote to halt delivery delays and service changes that Democrats warned could imperil the November election. The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and
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The return of American major team sports?
(ThyBlackMan.com) When COVID-19 cases throughout the country shut down major sports leagues like the NBA and the NHL and canceled NCAA Basketball Tournaments and the 2020 Summer Olympics in March of 2020, sports fans were reminded of how serious the coronavirus
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In 1990, Elaine Weddington Steward was named assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox, making her the first Black woman executive of a professional baseball organization.
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Korean football club fills empty stadium with sex dolls
Livening up sport without fans is a challenge for competitions returning after the coronavirus, and organisers have tried several ways to make empty stadiums more
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MLB Plans 60-game Slate, Shortest Since 1878 As Union Balks
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players’ association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the
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Frank Robinson
Born: 8/31/1935 Beaumont, TexasFrank Robinson is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He played for five teams from 1956 to 1976, and became the only player to win league MVP honors in both the National and American LeaguesBusiness / Schooling: Awards / Achievements:
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Carl Crawford Addresses Drowning Victims At His Home, Prays For Families
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Hal McRae is named manager of the Kansas City Royals. He is one of two African-A
Hal McRae is named manager of the Kansas City Royals. He is one of two African-American managers serving In major league baseball.
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1991
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When Jackie Robinson took the field on April 15, 1947 wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, he became the first African American in over fifty years to play on a major league baseball team. In the process, he broke through baseball’s color line that had relegated African American players to the
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Toyota Makes Million Dollar Commitment To Youth And Family Programs At New Texas Rangers MLB Youth Academy
Kids and families in North Texas will soon have more opportunity for learning and play. The Texas Rangers and Toyota, the Official Truck Sponsor of the Texas Rangers, have announced an additional partnership that will greatly enhance the experience and programs at the new Texas Rangers MLB Youth
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Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds belongs to a family with a history of playing baseball, it can be convincingly said that baseball runs in his family. He was born on July 24, 1964, in Riverside, California. He was born to Pat and Bobby. Bobby was a high-school baseball star, he chose baseball over football. He played
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Drive-Thru Job Fairs bringing opportunity to the community - Milwaukee Community Journal
North side and south side events take place this Thursday (August 20th) from noon to 4 p.m. The City of Milwaukee Office of Workforce Development will be holding north side and south side Drive-Thru Job Fairs on Thursday (August 20th) for Milwaukee job seekers looking for immediate employment
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Professional baseball player, Frank Robinson,becomes the manager of the Clevelan
Professional baseball player, Frank Robinson,becomes the manager of the Cleveland Indians and the first Black manager of a major league team, 1975
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1975
Laurence Fishburne says he has 'not been invited' to join 'Matrix 4' - TheGrio
Academy Award-nominated actor, Laurence Fishburne said that he was not “invited” to reprise his iconic role as Morpheus in The... View Article The post Laurence Fishburne says he has 'not been invited' to join 'Matrix 4' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Silver says significant spread of COVID-19 in Orlando could halt play
(Reuters) – The NBA season could again be put on hold if there is a “significant spread” of COVID-19 among its players in Orlando, where the league is set to resume play on July 30 with no fans in attendance, commissioner Adam Silver said
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Will Montague, Wheatley show up for nomination?
QUESTIONS are being raised about whether Robert Montague and Andrew Wheatley, who up to the dissolution of Parliament last week represented the constituencies of St Mary Western and St Catherine South Central, respectively, will show up in person today to be nominated for the September 3 General
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Several baseball players are opting out of the 2020 MLB Season, citing 'personal health and safety' | The Atlanta Voice
Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross will not be playing the 2020 season, the team confirmed on
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Working the Quincy Mill: African American Lumber Mill Workers in Northern California, 1926-1955
Economic opportunity motivated millions of early 20th Century African Americans to leave the segregated South.  Most of the people of the Great Migration found better jobs and better pay in northern factories in World War I and western defense industries in World War II.  However, at least a few
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Jason Wright appointed as NFL's first Black, youngest president | The Atlanta Voice
The Washington Football Team announced that they have appointed Jason Wright as team president, making him the first Black and youngest president in the NFL. 'The transformation of the Washington Football Team is happening across all aspects of the organization – from football to operations to
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Ethiopia defence minister ousted after criticising country's prime minister | News24
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office has announced that he was replacing his defence minister.
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Josh Gibson
Josh Gibson was an American Negro League professional baseball player. He was born in Buena Vista, Georgia on December 21, 1911. His father had a farm there but he moved the family to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gibson was studying to be an electrician and only attended school till the 9th grade. He
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20
1947
Michelle Obama slays at DNC [watch] | The Michigan Chronicle
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By Joseph Phillips, Crusader Sports Writer With the baseball season on hold due to COVID-19, the White Sox and other MLB teams might be adding a few changes to their current look: “advertisements to their uniforms.” The move could be coming soon, as Major League Baseball and the players’ union
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