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The night, 50 years ago, when 22 Hall of Famers played in an All-Star Game for the ages news -The Black Chronicle
The greatest center fielder ever was there that magical and historic night at Tiger Stadium 50 years ago for the All-Star Game in Detroit. There was also the all-time
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January 18: Happy Birthday to Late U.S. House Representative Elijah Cummings
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Afro Newspaper/Gado/Getty Images On January 18, 1951, the late Democratic U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (pictured) was born in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1973, he got a B.A. in political science from Howard University (Washington, D.C.), and in 1976, he earned
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Joe Clark, School Principal Who Inspired Film 'Lean on Me,' Has Died At 82
Morgan Freeman starred as Clark in the 1989 film that was loosely based on his tenure at Eastside High School.
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Georgia Tech and Broncos star Demaryius Thomas dies at age 33 - The Atlanta Voice
Former Georgia Tech standout and Super Bowl champion with the Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas passed away at the age of 33. The news was confirmed by Miles Garrett of FOX 5 Atlanta and KOA in Denver. Thomas would have turned 34 on Christmas Day. According to Roswell Police, the pr
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Joe Clark, Inspiration for Film ‘Lean On Me,’ Dead at 82
Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat-clutching high school principal whose get-tough methods inspired the 1989 film "Lean on Me," died at his Florida home Tuesday after a long-term illness, The Associated Press reported. He was 82.
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Willie Mays to appear in HBO doc as he celebrates 90th birthday - TheGrio
Willie Mays is 90 and still making big moves. The baseball Hall of Famer turned 90 on May 6 and has... View Article The post Willie Mays to appear in HBO doc as he celebrates 90th birthday appeared first on TheGrio.
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Floyd Little, Broncos Hall of Fame running back, dies at age 78 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
The first great player in Broncos history has passed away. Floyd Little, the franchise’s star during years of struggles in the 1960s and ‘70s, died at his home in Las Vegas following a battle with a rare form of cell cancer.
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Dream FA Cup draw for Percy Tau's Brighton side
Percy Tau's Brighton & Hove Albion side received a favourable draw when the balls were drawn on Monday for the FA Cup fourth round.
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Exciting Summer at Tacoma Art Museum
… throughout the night. The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at … A groundbreaking exhibition, The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, features … the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to the present …
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John “Ecstasy” Fletcher Of Legendary Hip-Hop Group Whodini, Dies At 56
John Fletcher, the rapper better known as "Ecstasy" from the hip-hop group Whodini, died on Dec. 23. He was 56-years-old.
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My fellow Americans, your silence is deafening - The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… same challenges and hardships as African Americans, Native Americans or Asian Americans …
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7 Things We're Still Talking About This Week
The prospect of voting in the year of 2022 should not come remotely close to as difficult as it did in 1965. If the Biden administration’s struggle to pass voting […] The post 7 Things We're Still Talking About This Week appeared first on Essence.
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The Black Press of America Remembers Those We Lost in 2021
As the calendar turns to a new year and COVID remains as deadly today as the pandemic’s start nearly two years ago, the National Newspaper Publishers Association pauses to remember the icons who said goodbye in 2021. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire From the stunning death of Supremes co-founder
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Barbara Morrison Passes Away - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Notable Deaths 2022: Black People Who Died This Year And Left Their Mark
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Rest In Black Power: 21 Of The Most Devastating Deaths Of 2021
Here's a list of 21 of the most devastating deaths of notable Black people that rocked an entire diaspora in 2021.
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Compassion and Preparation: Addressing San Diego’s Opioid Epidemic
A focus on overdose awareness is a crucial element in bringing light to an alarming rise in opioid addiction occurring across the country, and here in San Diego County. By Cori Zaragoza, Contributing Writer SAN DIEGO AND THE OPIOID CRISIS In 2019, there were 151 recorded deaths attributed to drug
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Man dies in Rumphi road accident
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Helen Chavis Othow, Sister of NNPA President Benjamin Chavis, Dies at 89 - The Washington Informer
Helen Chavis Othow, the beloved sister of National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., has died at the age of 89. The post Helen Chavis Othow, Sister of NNPA President Benjamin Chavis, Dies at 89 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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"Tiny" Lister, Who Played Deebo In "Friday," Found Dead In His Home
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Clark Ray of Arkansas Became a Son of D.C. - The Washington Informer
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Kobe, RBG, Trebek and more: Remembering influential people who died in 2020 - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… the founder of the first African American-owned magazine focusing on black … . Chadwick Boseman, 43. He played Black American icons Jackie Robinson and James … York City's first African American mayor but was doomed to …
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Oscar-nominated director Sam Pollard talks new film based on Negro Leagues | New Pittsburgh Courier
Veteran editor and director Sam Pollard has spent his career documenting the Black experience in America. His film has earned him numerous accolades and awards including, an Oscar nomination. His most recent works, “Citizen Ashe,” details the life and career of tennis icon Arthur Ashe and
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Betty Davis, Funk Music Queen, Dead at 77
By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Getty Images Betty Davis (Betty Gray Mabry) was born on July 16, 1944, in Durham, North Carolina. Davis became interested in music when she reached approximately 10 years of age. Her grandmother, Beulah Blackwell, exposed her to several blues artists when she was
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Republican Congress members defending President Donald Trump made the comparison again before voting against his impeachment.
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Ralph Tavares of the R&B group Tavares died Wednesday at his home in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He was 79, and would’ve turned 80 today, Dec. 10. His cause of death has not yet been released.
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Michael K. Williams, 'The Wire' And 'Lovecraft Country' Actor, Dies At 54
Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little on "The Wire," was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment.
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Baseball Fans Mourn Hank Aaron's Death, Iconic Hall of Famer Passes Away at 86
Author: Victor Trammell Photo credits: Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, via Getty Images A legendary figure who revolutionized America's favorite sports pastime will honorably be laid to rest soon alongside other pioneers who made their impact in the record books and beyond. According to
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