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House of Representatives passes bill calling for immediate release of Brittany Griner, WNBA star still in Russian custody

by Special to the AFROJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022

By Tashi McQueen, Report For America Corps Member, Political Writer for The AFRO Black woman and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, Brittany Griner has been detained in Russia for […]

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Naomi Osaka and LeBron James launch media company

by AFRO StaffJune 29, 2022June 29, 2022

By AFRO Staff LeBron James, earlier this month, broke barriers again when he was named as the only active professional basketball player to become a billionaire. And phenom tennis player […]

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died at age 26

by Associated PressJune 28, 2022June 29, 2022

By Noah Trister, The Associated Press Ferguson, nicknamed “Sack Daddy,” played three NFL seasons, all with Baltimore. He set the career sacks record in the College Football Bowl Subdivision (45) […]

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AP source: Next Lakers head coach likely Black

by Greg BeachamJune 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Appointment would make Darvin Ham the 15th Black coach now in NBA By Greg Beacham, AP Sports Writer A person with knowledge of the decision says Darvin Ham has accepted […]

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Rockets Jalen Green named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

by BlackPressUSA/NNPAJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022

By BlackPressUSA The NBA has announced that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named to the All-Rookie First Team.  The All Rookie First Team is generally made up of two […]

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United States government steps in reclassifying Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia as wrongful

by BlackPressUSA/NNPAMay 28, 2022May 28, 2022

By Grace Boteng, BlackPressUSA It has been four months and counting since WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and Houston native Brittney Griner was detained and taken into custody in Moscow, […]

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Former NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed

by Associated PressMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

By The Associated Press Adreian Payne, a former Michigan State basketball standout and NBA player, has died in a shooting. He was 31. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies […]

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Elected officials and HBCU president ‘incensed’ by drug search of Delaware State University lacrosse players in Georgia

by AFRO StaffMay 13, 2022May 13, 2022

By AFRO Staff Students and administration of Delaware State University (DSU) are calling a foul after the bus transporting the DSU Lacrosse Team was pulled over and searched by law […]

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Cisco, APGA Tour Partner to Promote Greater Inclusivity, Diversity in Golf

by NNPA Newswire CorrespondentMay 9, 2022May 9, 2022

By NNPA Newswire SAN JOSE, Calif. – Cisco and the APGA Tour – a non-profit organization committed to bringing greater diversity to the game of golf – have today announced an official […]

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Phoenix Suns owner gives pivotal gift to historic Thurgood Marshall Center Trust in DC

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A national landmark is getting new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit thanks to a generous gift from the owner of […]

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Serena Williams’ Message to Medical Professionals: Listen to Black Women

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 25, 2022April 25, 2022

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Each year in the United States, about 700 women die during pregnancy or the year after. According to the Centers […]

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Setting the record straight on Jackie Robinson’s legacy

by Liz Dwyer for Word in BlackApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022

By Liz Dwyer for Word in Black On April 15, more than 50,000 fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers packed to the famed stadium in Chavez Ravine to watch the […]

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