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What's Going On | New York Carib News
NEW YORK POLITICS Brooklyn Boro President Eric Adams is on his way to the second hardest job in America, as the next NYC Mayor when he wins the 11/2 election.  The former cop, NYS Senator, understands the dynamics of New York power politics. His campaign was centrist and practical. He courted
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Simone Biles' 'Dancing With The Stars' Partner Sasha Farber Helps Choreograph Floor Routine
As a Dancing With The Stars alum, Simone Biles was able to enlist the help of her former dance partner when choreographing her gymnastics floor routine.
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Olympian Jordan Chiles' Mom Will Report To Prison Same Day As US Women's Gymnast Final In Tokyo - Blavity
A federal judge has ruled that the mother of Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles will be able to support her daughter from home during the Tokyo Olympics.
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June 26: Arthur Louis Burnett, Sr. became the 1st African American to serve as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S., 1969 - Los Angeles Sentinel
June 26: Arthur Louis Burnett, Sr. became the 1st African American to serve as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S., 1969 The post June 26: Arthur Louis Burnett, Sr. became the 1st African American to serve as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S., 1969 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Black Female Athletes Continue to Carry the Torch for Change • EBONY
There are few symbols more iconic when it comes to the Olympic games than the torch that burns from the beginning of the games and isn’t doused out until its conclusion. It’s supposed to represent the blending of the times of today and the past in spirited, global competition. Sounds good, huh? But
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ASU Residence Hall Renamed after Key Figure in Montgomery Bus Boycott
By Lois G. Russell ASU The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to rename one of the campus’s historic residence halls in honor of university icon and Civil Rights activist Jo Ann Robinson, a key figure in launching and executing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Robinson was
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Injury sidelines Simone Biles from team finals in Tokyo Olympics - DefenderNetwork.com
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals with what USA Gymnastics described as a medical issue. The 24-year-old U.S. star, considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, huddled with a trainer after landing her vault. She then exited the
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July 14: George Washington Carver National Monument, the first monument for an African American, was dedicated, 1943 - Los Angeles Sentinel
July 14: George Washington Carver National Monument, the first monument for an African American, was dedicated, 1943 The post July 14: George Washington Carver National Monument, the first monument for an African American, was dedicated, 1943 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Aux États-Unis, une championne olympique de Tokyo dans l'émission Danse avec les stars - Haiti24
Sacrée championne olympique il y a moins de deux mois au concours général de gymnastique artistique, Sunisa Lee participe à la célèbre émission télévisée, comme Simone Biles avant elle. De la plus haute marche du podium olympique à Tokyo aux spotlights de l'un des plus grands shows télévisés aux
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Former Olympic Star Dominique Dawes Brings A New Spirit To Gymnastics [video] | Atlanta Daily World
Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes still maintains her focus and dedication to what’s important in life — including laughter. During her performances, Dawes says she rarely smiled. But today, as a wife, mother of four young children and owner of a gymnastics academy, she encourages the girls she
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Simone Biles Withdraws From Olympics Team Competition • EBONY
Five-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles was removed from the gymnastics team final because of a “medical issue,” ESPN reports. In the vault event, Biles attempted Yurchenko 1.5, a relatively safe routine for someone of the status of Biles. The judges gave her a score of 13.766 with 15.8 being the
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New Partnership Brings Black History to Life Through Google Assistant | Atlanta Daily World
As it relates to the “Today in Black History” initiative, this is Google’s first partnership that was “specifically designed to educate and raise awareness about equity and inclusion on the Google Assistant Photo courtesy of BlackPressUSA By Airik Myers, The Seattle Medium ‘Hey, Google, what
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Katie Ledecky claims her 1st Tokyo Olympics gold - L.A. Focus News
TOKYO >> It was as if a sense of normalcy had returned to an Olympic Games that had gone off the rails even before they opened. There was the familiar sight of Team USA’s Katie Ledecky, the darling of Olympic Games past, pulling away from the rest of the world, adding body lengths to her
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Simone Biles’ Brother Rushed by Victim’s Mother in Court After Murder Acquittal
On Tuesday a judge dismissed the murder charges against Simone Biles’ brother, Tevin Biles-Thomas. Following the ruling, a woman stood up and rushed toward Biles-Thomas, yelling “you have to be f—— kidding me.”
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University of Tulsa student body president launches Force for Good initiative | The Oklahoma Eagle
Kareem Ihmeidan pledges to make a difference for the lives of North Tulsans By Ashley Jones For The Oklahoma Eagle When Kareem Ihmeidan first moved to Tulsa from his hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, friends told him to keep his distance from the Northside of town. Three years later and an
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Gymnasts’ demand for justice is a powerful display of courage and grace - Dallas Examiner
By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “I sit before you today to raise my voice so that no little girl must endure what I, the athletes at this table, and the countless [...] The post Gymnasts’ demand for justice is a powerful display of courage and grace appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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Simone Biles Out of Olympic Gymnastics Competition
With Biles out, the Americans face a tough road ahead against a Russian team determined to end the United States' 11-year win streak.
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New Partnership Brings Black History to Life Through Google Assistant | The Michigan Chronicle
As it relates to the “Today in Black History” initiative, this is Google’s first partnership that was “specifically designed to educate and raise awareness about equity and inclusion on the Google Assistant Photo courtesy of BlackPressUSA By Airik Myers, The Seattle Medium ‘Hey, Google, what
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Simone Biles' stunning net worth revealed
Simone Biles is arguably the most accomplished gymnast in U.S. history with 30 combined world championship and Olympic medals to her name. Of the 30, she has four Olympics gold medals and an Olympics bronze medal. The rest were won in other championships, both local and international. At 24, Biles
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Black Women You Should Be Watching At The Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles, Allyson Felix and Jessica Ramsey are just a few athletes to keep an eye on at this summer’s games.
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September 27: Hiram Revels, the first African American Senator, was born in Fayetteville, NC, 1822 - Los Angeles Sentinel
September 27: Hiram Revels, the first African American Senator, was born in Fayetteville, NC, 1822 The post September 27: Hiram Revels, the first African American Senator, was born in Fayetteville, NC, 1822 appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Simone Biles on U.S. gymnastics qualifying errors at Olympics: 'Things to work on'
Superstar gymnast Simone Biles and the U.S. gymnastics team are stunning audiences in Tokyo for all the wrong reasons. For... View Article The post Simone Biles on U.S. gymnastics qualifying errors at Olympics: 'Things to work on' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Olympics Live Updates: Gymnastics Continues; U.S. and Canada Face Off in Soccer Semifinal
The balance beam final on Tuesday is Biles’s last possible event at the Tokyo Games. On Monday, Laurel Hubbard became the first openly transgender woman to compete in the Olympics.
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Simone Biles Says She Remains Motivated Despite Constantly Getting Unfair Valuation From Judges - Blavity
The internet is engaged in a spirited discussion after Simone Biles  opened up about the difficulties she faces in receiving accurate scores from judges. The Gold medalist expressed her sentiment in episode two of her Facebook Watch docuseries, "Simone vs Herself," Yahoo reported .  "I'm almost
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Children’s Book Inspired By ‘The 1619 Project’ To Hit Shelves This Fall
A children’s book inspired by ‘The 1619 Project’ is slated to hit shelves this fall.
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Why Simone Biles Left the Tokyo 2020 Olympics | Atlanta Daily World
Due to a medical condition, Simone Biles withdrew from women’s team gymnastics at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, CNN reported. Biles left on July 27, Tuesday after leaving an arena to be assisted by her trainer. “Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue,” said a USA
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EBONY Exclusive: Simone Biles on the Tokyo Olympics and How She'll Keep Soaring to New Heights • EBONY
“Time To Let Yourself Fly,” United Airlines’ Olympic campaign slogan, seems tailor-made for one of its most well-known ambassador—Simone Biles. Bars, beams, floor routines, or the vault, Biles literally flies, soars even. Her power is what defines her most. And that’s not just in competition, but
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Simone Biles withdraws from gymnastics final to protect team, self | The Atlanta Voice
Simone Biles arrived in Tokyo as the star of the U.S. Olympic movement and perhaps the Games themselves. She convinced herself she was prepared for the pressure. That she was ready to carry the burden of outsized expectations. Only, as the women’s gymnastics team final approached on Tuesday
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Simone Biles Says Naomi Osaka Inspired Her To 'Focus On My Mental Health'
The 24-year-old, who is widely recognized as the greatest gymnast of all time, also said she was "not having as much fun" at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
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Simone Biles Pulls Out Of Team Final Over Mental Health Concerns
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles said 'I have to focus on my mental health' after pulling out of the women's gymnastics team final. The American left the arena after the vault, but later returned to support her team-mates as they claimed silver behind the Russian Olympic
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