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The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games - The Seattle Medium
The NFL plans to have the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" -- known as the Black national anthem -- performed live or played before every game in Week 1 of the NFL season. The post The NFL Plans To Play The Black National Anthem Before Week 1 Games appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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Nationals Cancel Workout Amid Coronavirus Testing Delays
The Washington Nationals canceled a Monday workout due to stalled coronavirus test results, one day after the team announced that two of its players had tested positive for the virus.
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Surfing Confronts Sports Racist Past After George Floyds Death Free Press of Jacksonville
By Dennis Romero Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the U.S. One day 40 years ago, actor [...]
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Ciara shares reality of pregnancy in a pandemic: I wanted to be really cautious - TheGrio
Its challenging enough to be pregnant. Your body goes through so many changes and your emotions may be all over the place. But for those who are pregnant during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the stress and worry go up several notches. Singer/actress Ciara is one of those women. Shes set to have
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Barbados, St Vincent PMs hail Sir Everton as more than just a top cricketer - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Amid glowing tributes paid to the cricketing excellence of late West Indies legend Sir Everton Weekes, Prime Minister Mia Mottley and her Vincentian counterpart have drawn attention to his brilliance and how he was able to rise above hardship to become one of the
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WSSU cancels Homecoming 2020 - WS Chronicle
Based on guidance from public health officials, feedback from alumni, and the university’s overriding concern for the health and wellbeing of the Ram Family, Winston-Salem State University has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Homecoming
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Trump tweet bemoans NASCARs removal of Confederate flag | The Atlanta Voice
President Donald Trump on Monday bemoaned NASCARs recent decision to ban the Confederate flag from all races and events. Has @BubbaWallace apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Hold Florida Party as Coronavirus Rages in State
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson announced on his Instagram page that he will hold his annual "Funday with LJ" event this weekend in his hometown of Pompano Beach, Florida, in spite of the state's recent spike in coronavirus cases and the city's ban on social gatherings of more than 10
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Bowser: Redskins Name Not Only Obstacle for Bringing Team Back to D.C.
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GCB Assistant Secretary Persaud cremated - Stabroek News
The article GCB Assistant Secretary Persaud cremated appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Skerritt rubbishes Riley’s call for Simmons’ sacking - Stabroek News
President of Cricket West Indies, Ricky Skerritt has rubbished a call by one of the body’s director to have Head Coach, Phil Simmons sacked for leaving the ‘bubble’. The article Skerritt rubbishes Riley’s call for Simmons’ sacking appeared first on Stabroek News.
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USC alum creates The Big Homie Project to connect students with powerful mentors - TheGrio
Jacqueline Diep is living proof that your early circumstances dont have to define your adult life. The former foster child benefited from mentors growing up and now the USC alum is paying it forward. Diep founded The Big Homie Project last year to connect rising high school juniors and seniors in
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IPL will only be staged abroad as a last resort: BCCI - Stabroek News
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) India’s cricket board will only consider staging the Indian Premier League (IPL) abroad as a last resort if there is no other way to salvage the lucrative limited-overs tournament this year, a top BCCI official has told
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Sir Clive hails Sir Everton as hero and pioneer - Stabroek News
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Iconic former captain Sir Clive Lloyd has praised late West Indies batting great, Sir Everton Weekes, as “an absolutely wonderful human” who had been a “hero” to generations of
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NASCAR meets with minister pushing for racial equality - Black News Channel
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer As the Rev. Greg Drumwright watched members of his ministry crowd the fence at Talladega Superspeedway to cheer for Black driver Bubba Wallace, the minister realized his first NASCAR race was the start of his immersion into stock car racing. Less than three weeks
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Jonathan Irons Walks Out of Prison a Free Man, Thanks to Support from WNBA Star Maya Moore Who Put Career on Hold to Help
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Malcolm Jenkins isnt sure the NFL should play this season - TheGrio
New Orleans Saints star and two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins has been an outspoken activist for social change during his 11 years in the league. Now, hes advocating again. The newly minted CNN correspondent said today that he believes the NFL should hit pause on a season this year. In
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WNBA Players Want Georgia Senator Ousted as Atlanta Dreams Co-Owner After Criticizing Black Protesters
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Sir Everton watched out for us - Stabroek News
West Indies batsman Shamarh Brooks has hailed the telling impact on a new generation of regional cricketers by the late, great Sir Everton Weekes, insisting his legacy would be proudly carried on. The article Sir Everton watched out for us appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Wizards Beal, Nets Dinwiddie to miss rest of NBA season - Black News Channel
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer/ BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards leading scorer Bradley Beal and Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie wont take part in the restart of the NBA season, two significant absences in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Beal is out because of a right rotator cuff
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NASCAR, FBI investigating ‘heinous act’ after noose is found in Bubba Wallace’s stall
By Des Bieler, Cindy Boren and Liz Clarke Washington Post NASCAR President Steve Phelps said Monday afternoon that the sport will permanently ban the person or people who hung the noose in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway Sunday. “Unequivocally, they will be banned
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Softball cricket fraternity pays tribute to the late Anil Persaud - Stabroek News
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Ann Wolfe: The Hardest Puncher in Women's Boxing
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‘Mamba Out’ an 8-part Kobe Bryant docuseries starts airing July 5 - TheGrio
Its only been five months since a tragic helicopter crash lead to the death of L.A Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and 7 others. Now fans will be able to relive some of the greatest moments of Bryant’s final title win during an eight-part documentary titled Mamba
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No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 World Cup final, says ICC - Stabroek News
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GCB Assistant Secretary to be cremated today - Stabroek News
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Avery Bradley Is The Latest NBA Superstar To Opt-Out Of The NBA Restart In Orlando
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