Dodgers live to fight another day with Will Smith, Corey Seager home runs

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Paul Robeson was an American singer, actor, civil rights activist, and college football player. He was exceptionally famous for his political views on anti-imperialism, communism, and the United States

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Jan

23

1976

Charles Drew

Charles Drew was born on June 3, 1904 in Washington, D.C., the son of Richard and Nora Drew and eldest of five children. Charles was one of those rare individuals who seemed to excel at everything he did and on every level and would go on to become of pioneer in the field of

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Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy Duke Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader of a jazz orchestra, which he led from 1923 until his death in a career spanning over fifty

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NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis to Moderate Forum on Equality

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

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Deacon Jones

David Jones, also known as Deacon Jones, was a former professional American football player born on December 9, 1938 in Eatonville, Florida. He was an active sportsman during his childhood and played football, baseball, and basketball. He developed a tumor in his thigh as a teenager which he had to

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Jun

3

2013

Honoring Jackie Robinson extends into orbit this year

Jackie Robinson Day was celebrated even in space this

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Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

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Schott-Free: University Of Cincinnati Trustees Vote To Take Name Off Ballpark

On Tuesday, the University of Cincinnati board of trustees voted unanimously to take down the name of Marge Schott from the school's baseball stadium, effective

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How to stay safe on Memorial Day

Regardless of how you celebrate, the overall recommendations remain the same: Cover your mouth and nose with a face cover when around others; wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands and keep at

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Nelly

Nelly is an American rap musician and entrepreneur from Missouri who is known for chart topping singles such as Dilemma, Country Grammar and Hot In Here and for founding his own clothing line, non-profit charities and appearances in film and television roles. He was born as Cornell Haynes Jr. on

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Nov

2

1974

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Accomplishments

Martin Luther King, Jr. was the charismatic leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Chosen to lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott at its genesis in 1955, the year-long nonviolent struggle brought King under the scrutiny of a wary and divided nation. However, his

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Child, woman drown in pool at Houston home of ex-MLB star Carl Crawford

Carl Crawford in 2015 (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty

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Satchel Paige

Leroy Robert Satchel Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who became a legend in his own lifetime by being known as perhaps the best pitcher in baseball history, by his longevity in the game, and by attracting record

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NNPA Exclusive: Iconic Entertainer and Entrepreneur, Ice Cube, Speaks to the Black Press of America

Like very few others, Ice Cube is celebrated for his groundbreaking accomplishments in music, film, sports and

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Source: The New Journal and Guide

The noose was not intended for Bubba Wallace. So What?

Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 McDonald's Chevrolet, wears a "I Can't Breath - Black Lives Matter" T-shirt under his fire suit in solidarity with protesters around the world taking to the streets after the death of George Floyd on May 25 while in the custody of Minneapolis, Minnesota

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COMMENTARY: Real Table Talk

Wash your hands frequently and after touching common areas, follow shelter-in-place orders and travel restrictions, cough in the crook of your elbow, keep your hands away from your face, and call your health care provider if you feel

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Bob Watson, All-Star Slugger and Executive, Dies at 74 | Afro

Bob Watson, an All-Star slugger who became the first Black general manager to win a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1996, has

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Will Smith’s Bel-Air Athletics Celebrates Michael Jordan’s Legacy With New Collection

Source: Bel-Air Athletics / Bel-Air Athletics

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Inside A Black Family’s Cross-Country RV Trip

That’s what the majority of my friends said when I told them my husband and 6-month-pregnant self were suddenly thinking of taking our 5-year-old son on a cross-country road trip in an

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761st Tank Battalion (1942-45)

The 761st Tank Battalion was formed in the spring of 1942 and was the first African American tank battalion to see combat in the Second World War. Commanding this battalion was a white Lt. Colonel, Paul L. Bates. As the unit fell under the scrutiny of other white officers who were critical of

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Halle Berry Movies, Biography and Trivia

Halle Berrys Place of

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Aug

14

1966

The Sword of The Black Press

Gantt exclaimed in an exclusive interview with the Florida Courier, Florida’s statewide Black weekly

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Governor Ron DeSantis: ‘All Professional Sports are Welcome’ in Florida – Free Press of Jacksonville

DeSantis said if commissioners run into trouble elsewhere in the country, even out-of-state teams would be welcome in

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Satchel Paige

Leroy Robert Paige (better known as Satchel Paige) was an American baseball player who played for the Negro Leagues as well as MLB (Major League Baseball) teams. He was born on July 7, 1906 in Alabama, the 7th of 12 children in his family. His actual date of birth has been a point of contention but

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Jun

8

1982

Sosa, Sammy

Sosa, Sammy | FactMonster

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White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity

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Barnett, Powell S. (1883-1971)

Powell S. Barnett was a child when his father arrived in Roslyn to work in the coal mines. Seeing no future in mining, Powell left for Seattle in 1906, and quickly found work. Years later, after working in construction and for hotels, he served as a clerk for State Senator Frank Connor. Barnett

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A challenger in Major League Baseball

On this day in 1997, former major league outfielder Curt Flood, who challenged baseballs reserve system and made possible todays megasalaries, dies at age 59.

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Jan

20

1997

African-American Tennis Champion Althea Gibson Quotes

Althea Gibson, a sharecroppers daughter raised on welfare mostly in New York City, learned tennis through public clubs. She rose to become the first African-American to play at in the Forest Hills and in the Wimbledon championships, and the first African-American to win either. Althea Gibson broke

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