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Former Morgan State Standout has his NFL Dreams Renewed
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rico Kennedy, who attended a Ray Lewis-run camp as a high school star in 2013, earned a degree in construction management. He married his sweetheart Destinee, and the couple is expecting their third child in September. “I was still training and working out to make sure that I was
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2021 African-American history calendar honors local native - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… produced the 2021 South Carolina African-American History Calendar. This calendar pays … high risk for hypertension in African-Americans. His research on John Henryism … 2008, he was the first African-American to be elected president of …
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'What's Good?': Nicki Minaj's Hot Pink Crocs Crash Retailer's Website As Sales Spike
The platinum-selling rapper recently ended her social media hiatus by posting a pair of photos wearing nothing but a pair of personalized Barbie pink crocs.
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Muslims in Italy celebrate second Eid Al-Fitr amid pandemic
ROME: Muslims in Italy will celebrate their second Eid Al-Fitr amid the coronavirus pandemic with smaller-than-usual gatherings nationwide. Muslim community leaders in the country have called for strict adherence to measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Like last year, the traditional
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'That Ankle Looks Fine to Me': LeBron James’ Family TikTok Derails When Fans Call Him Out for Hopping Around on Ankle He Said Was Not Quite at 100 Percent
LeBron James fans are growing impatient with the NBA star after he’s missed over 20 games from March to April due to an ankle injury. On May 10, he
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Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show after 19th season - TheGrio
Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her longtime-running talk show, according to reports. The daytime host, who has seen a... View Article The post Ellen DeGeneres to end her TV talk show after 19th season appeared first on TheGrio.
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NFL rookie Odafe Oweh on why he's reverted to his Nigerian name - Face2Face Africa
In a recent interview with The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Ravens rookie outside linebacker Odafe Oweh opened up about reverting to his Nigerian first name and the period in his life he fully embraced his African heritage. Born in New Jersey to Nigerian parents, the 22-year-old explained he took up
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Jackson State baseball finishes SWAC regular-season unbeaten news -The Black Chronicle
JACKSON, Miss. – Perfection. Jackson State defeated Mississippi Valley State 12-1 and finished SWAC play with a perfect 24-0 record. Based on record books from 1980, it’s the best
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On This Day: What happened on 11 May?
We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today. Every day is worth remembering.
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Ryan Coogler to participate in USC Cinematic Arts commencement
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and filmmaker James Ivory are set to headline the virtual graduation ceremony for the USC... View Article The post Ryan Coogler to participate in USC School of Cinematic Arts commencement appeared first on TheGrio.
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Colonial Pipeline shutdown fuels panic buying, empty gas stations - BNC
By: Alyssa Wilson After a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline on Friday, which moves about 45% of fuel for the East Coast, gas stations across the country experienced shortages as people began panic buying gas.   According to CNN, nervous drivers across the East Coast are filling up their
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Poll Reveals What Black Families Really Want: Politicians Need to Listen
Fortune School of Education in conjunction with National Action Network (NAN) Sacramento, Freedom Coalition for Charter Schools, Sacramento Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and The Alpha Community Education Initiative has released a poll called “What Black Voters Think” during the
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Teen pleads guilty to murder for fatal carjacking of Uber driver
One of the teenage girls charged in the killing of a 66-year-old Uber Eats driver has pleaded guilty to felony... View Article The post Teen pleads guilty to murder for fatal carjacking of Uber driver appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kansas coach fired for using N-word toward Black player - TheGrio
The head baseball coach at Olathe North High School in Olathe, Kansas has been fired after using the n-word toward... View Article The post Kansas coach fired for using N-word toward Black player appeared first on TheGrio.
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Rapper J. Cole Signs Contract to Play Professionally For Basketball Africa League
J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the debut season of the Basketball Africa League with Rwanda's Patriots Basketball Club
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner named president of African American Mayors Association - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Mayor Turner will serve a one-year term leading the African American Mayors Association.
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Phylicia Rashad named new dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts
Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad has been named as the new Dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts. Rashad, a Howard University graduate, will begin the new role on July 1, the university announced.   RELATED: Howard University’s Business School gifted $4.9 million from Warner Music
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Annette Gordon-Reed Explores the Tangled Meaning of Juneteenth - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
In her new book ‘On Juneteenth,’ the Pulitzer Prize–winning historian takes on the Texas holiday that has gone national.
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'You Candace Owens Blks...': Conservative Politician Angers Many After Claiming Tim Tebow Is Getting Signed Instead of Colin Kaepernick Because He's Better
Quarterback Tim Tebow’s upcoming return to the NFL has caused consternation for many who are questioning the decision to hire the aging football star while […]
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Student Athlete of the Week: Kyron Smith | Dallas Weekly
Age: 18  Sport: Basketball School: Life High School Oak Cliff Position: Point Guard, Shooting Guard Height: 6’0” Weight: 160 Class: Senior GPA: 2.5 Kyron Smith knew he would be a star from the moment he first picked up a basketball. Of all the sports he played while growing up, basketball was the
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White woman calls 911, falsely accuses Black TikTokers of 'beating' her - TheGrio
A white woman has been dubbed the “new Central Park Karen” after she called 911 and lied, saying two Black... View Article The post White woman calls 911, falsely accuses Black TikTokers of 'beating' her appeared first on TheGrio.
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Why the Sun Belt may pick the next president | CNN Politics
The battleground states across the industrial Midwest have functioned as the decisive tipping point of American politics for at least 30 years, especially in presidential elections. But the latest Census Bureau findings on both overall population growth and voter turnout in 2020 signal that the Sun
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Eight Dallas City Council incumbents win reelection; six races headed to runoffs – Dallas Post Tribune
Three council incumbents and three open seats are headed to runoffs on June 5. Campaign signs for Dallas City Council candidates\ fill the grass areas outside of the Oak Cliff Sub-Courthouse on the first day of early voting in Dallas, on Monday, April 19, 2021 (Ben Torres / Special Contributor) By
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Black Actors Under 40 We Should Be Paying Attention To
So who will be our future Emmy, Oscar, and Tony winners? Who can we expect to see in big-budget films and probably save the world from some supervillain? Who has the power to make us all laugh or cry on TV and Film? In no particular order, check out Actors under 40 who we should be paying attention
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Ghana: Government Working On Amazon Operating in Ghana--Finance Minister
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is working assiduously to attract Amazon to Ghana, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said.
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"No speak English, Go inside little Monkey"- Portuguese ref to SA midfielder George Matlou
South African midfielder Lehlogonolo George Matlou allegedly suffered from racial from referee Nelson Cunha as his team AD Sanjoanense went down 2-1 to Sao Joao de Ver in a Campeonato de Portugal on Sunday.
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Breanna Stewart Inks Groundbreaking Deal With PUMA, Will Have Her Own Signature Sneaker
Wednesday (May 12), PUMA announced that it signed WNBA MVP and Champion Breanna Stewart to its still growing roster. As part of the new "groundbreaking" partnership, the baller who is affectionately called "Stewie" will serve as a brand ambassador both off and on the court and help assist in
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Usher to host and perform at 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards - TheGrio
Weeks ahead of the official show, it has been announced that Usher is set to host and perform at the... View Article The post Usher to host and perform at 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chaminade’s Jaylen Henderson named Mission League football MVP - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. Chaminade quarterback Jaylen Henderson was on the sideline in a hooded sweater watching the Eagles take on La Habra in the first week of the impromptu spring football season. At the time, the Fresno State
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Maya Angelou among the first women to appear on the quarter - Face2Face Africa
Esteemed African-American writer and poet Maya Angelou is set to have her image featured on a set of quarters that will be circulated by the United States Mint in January 2022. She joins NASA astronaut Sally Ride as the first two women to appear on the special edition coins. Set to be circulated
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