Freeman, Joseph (1953– )
In 1978 Joseph Freeman became the first man of African ancestry to be granted the priesthood after the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that any male could be ordained, regardless of race or color.  Freeman was born July 24, 1953, in Vanceboro, North Carolina, to Rose Lee Smith
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Darryl Sharpton Made a Successful Transition From NFL Linebacker to Furniture Seller
Darryl Sharpton’s story proves that athletes can thrive beyond football. He prepared for life after football, by embracing his furniture interests, and making it profitable.
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Toney, Trask shine as No. 10 Florida tops, fights Missouri - Black News Channel
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen showed up after his team's testy victory against Missouri dressed as Darth Vader. Mullen insisted it was the only Halloween costume in the facility, not a conscious decision to play a villain. Nonetheless, it may have
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Oregon State to face Utah State in first LA Bowl - L.A. Focus News
LA Bowl: Utah State (10-3, Mountain West) vs Oregon State (7-5, Pac-12) WHEN: Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. PT LOCATION: Inglewood, California TOP PLAYERS Utah State: QB Logan Bonner, 3,560 yards passing, 36 touchdowns. Oregon State: RB B.J. Baylor, conference-high 1,259 yards rushing, 13 touchdowns. NOTABLE
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Law Matters: Celebrating African-Americans' contributions to Missouri's justice system
Walter Farmer was the first African-American to serve in a judicial capacity in Missouri when he was appointed special judge in the St. Louis municipal court at the beginning of the 20th
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Westbury PG Tre’shon Clay Is Fearless - DefenderNetwork.com
When watching NBA and NFL games, leagues where giants rule, it always amazes me when I witness the smallest guy on the court or field making the biggest impact on the outcome. But big impact coming in small packages is becoming more and more common. With the Super Bowl fast approa
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‘Coach Prime’ readies his JSU Tigers for the Classic’s limelight - TSDMemphis.com
Deion Sanders had long wanted to be a college football head coach.  He wanted the job at Florida State University (his alma mater) when it opened two years ago. Now “Neon Deion” is at Jackson (Mississippi) State University, bringing his “Prime-Time” persona with him. Sanders has done an excellent
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Maia Chaka To Become The First Black Woman To Be An NFL Official - Blavity
The NFL is appointing its first Black woman referee months after having the league's first woman officiate in the Super Bowl.
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TSU Board of Regents Considers Naming New Campus Library After Rudley
The Texas Southern University (TSU) Board of Regents has considered a now-unresolved proposal to name the new Library Learning Center after Dr. John M. Rudley, who served as TSU President from 2008 to
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The best players for the 2021 season, 99 club news -The Black Chronicle
Training camps begin for all 32 NFL teams this week, which means Madden NFL 22 season is almost upon us. This year's version of the video game will be released… The post The best players for the 2021 season, 99 club appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Public visitation, service for Dr. Thomas Freeman scheduled for June 16
Texas Southern University will host a public visitation for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., with a memorial service to follow, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena (3010 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX
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Chargers deliver another sluggish offensive performance in loss to Patriots - L.A. Focus News
New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips #21 intercepts a pass intended and tipped by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler #30 in the first half of the game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, October 31, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Los Angeles
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AP Top 25 Takeaways: More games like BYU-Coastal Carolina? | The Atlanta Voice
College football needs more games like BYU-Coastal Carolina. The eighth-ranked Cougars and No. 14 Chanticleers put on an intense and chippy show Saturday with a thrilling end reminiscent of the Titans-Rams Super Bowl in 2000. The result was a wild celebration in Conway, South Carolina, after the
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Boston To Remove Statue Depicting Abraham Lincoln With Freed Black Man At His Feet
Boston To Remove Statue Depicting Abraham Lincoln With Freed Black Man At His Feet
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Good and bad in Georgia State 34-31 loss against Louisiana | The Atlanta Voice
The season opener for the Georgia State Panthers lived up to the hype and came down to the wire. In a 31-28 loss to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, it was heartbreaking if you were a Panthers fan but great to see as a fan of the Sun Belt Conference and a college football fan. Both teams have a lot to
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Black players in professional American football
Details of the history of black players in professional American football depend on the professional football league considered, which includes the National Football League (NFL); the American Football League (AFL), a rival league from 1960 through 1969 which eventually merged with the NFL; and the
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Minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
Minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder
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Former USC lineman Marv Marinovich dies at 81 | L.A. Focus News
Marv Marinovich, the captain of USC football’s 1962 national championship team, died on Thursday of natural causes at the age of 81, the university announced on Friday. Marinovich played at USC during the 1959, 1961 and 1962 seasons, playing both offensive and defensive line. In 1962, the Trojans
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Fantasy Football Rankings 2021: Sleepers by advanced model that predicted A.J. Brown's huge season news -The Black Chronicle
The NFL Week 1 schedule is here, and it's full of intriguing matchups to finalize your 2021 Fantasy football rankings. One of those: Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones face
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South Sudan: Pitch Invasion Undermines South Sudan's Progress
[New Frame] Instead of celebrating the senior women's national football team's first participation in an international friendly, the country has had to hang its head in shame over the sexist and violent conduct of a government minister.
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Tyler Voss puts on a show in Valencia’s win over Notre Dame - L.A. Focus News
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now. VALENCIA - Valencia quarterback Tyler Voss was in such a groove, he had to share the wealth. Late in the third quarter, Voss dropped back and tossed the ball to Zamondre Merriweather, who then flung it down
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Washington State at No. 17 USC: TV info, scouting report and prediction | L.A. Focus News
Washington State at No. 17 USC When: 4:30 p.m. Sunday Where:Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum TV/Radio:Fox Sports 1/AM 790 Records:Washington State 1-1; USC 3-0 2020 Washington State stats QB Jayden de Laura: 43-72, 548 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT RB Deon McIntosh: 34 carries, 239 yards, 2 TDs WR Renard
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Prep football stakes rise for local Round-I winners - TSDMemphis.com
Eight Memphis area high schools, including Melrose, Central and the Memphis Academy for the Health Sciences (MAHS), are still alive after the first round of the TSSAA football playoffs, with this week bringing another chance to advance toward the state championships. Melrose edged Milan
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Masked or not, high school football players continue to grind behind the scenes
High school football players prepare for their seasons with spring practice, but this year has presented players with
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Brown, Jim
Brown, Jim (James Nathaniel Brown), 1936–, American football player, b. St. Simon Island, Ga. A football and lacrosse All-American at Syracuse Univ., Brown became one of the greatest fullbacks in professional football history during his career (1957–65) with the Cleveland Browns. A durable player
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Alabama State’s Ryan Nettles named finalist for Jerry Rice Award
Photo: Alabama State Athletics MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Ryan Nettles was named as one of 16 finalists for the Jerry Rice Award, which is presented to the national freshman of the…
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A Strong Bond Between Players And Coaches Has West Seattle’s Football Program On The Rise - The Seattle Medium
“We are extremely young,” says Scott. “We have a sophomore quarterback, so this is his second game taking snaps at the varsity level. We have a big, young offensive line led by Reuben Leiataua, standout players in Jimmy Fomby and Jaxton Helmstetler along with a very talented group that compliments
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On This Day in Black History: Johnny Rogers is Awarded the Heisman Trophy
Rogers began his career at a very young age where he represented the university in various sports such as basketball, baseball, football and
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No. 8 Arkansas no match for No. 2 Georgia, 37-0 thrashing | The Atlanta Voice
Georgia’s determination to win its top-10 matchup against Arkansas on the ground had nothing to do with which quarterback started for the Bulldogs. Instead, it was all about taking what the Arkansas defense gave Georgia — and the Bulldogs just kept taking and taking. And that made it even easier
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Documentary About Modern Day Slavery | Afro
EDWIN FREEMAN’S FILM “MODERN DAY SLAVERY” SHOWS HOW THE U.S. JUSTICE SYSTEM PERPETUATES SLAVERY
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