(Updated 9/28/2016) William Garth Sr., who for more than three decades was the chief executive and publisher of the Citizen Newspaper Chain, died on Sept. 23 at the age of 78. According to the Chicago Tribune, the cause of death was complications from diabetes. William Garth Sr., noted publisher of Chicago Black newspapers, died recently. […]
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‘Magnificent Seven’ Rides Denzel’s Star Power to $35M Debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Movie stars don’t open movies anymore? Tell that to Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks. In this image released by Sony Pictures, Chris Pratt, right, and Denzel Washington appear in a scene from “The Magnificent Seven.” Antoine Fuqua’s “The Magnificent Seven” remake rode the star power of Denzel Washington to an estimated […]
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N.C. Teacher Suspended Over First Amendment Lesson
Students at Massey Hill Classical High School in Fayetteville, N.C., received an unforgettable history lesson Sept. 19 when their teacher Lee Francis stomped on the American flag as a demonstration of free speech under the First Amendment. N.C. teacher Lee Francis (Facebook Photo) Francis, a new teacher to Massey Hill, has since been suspended on […]
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Better Power Forward: Garnett or Duncan?
Kevin Garnett (right) and Tim Duncan (left). (AP Photo) They were opposite but comparable. They both wore the same number, played the same position and even retired in the same offseason. Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are locks for the Hall of Fame, but the debate over who was the better power forward is something […]
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Ravens Steal Another ‘Ugly’ Win over Jaguars, Advance to 3-0
You can call it a cliché, but it’s wouldn’t be “Ravens’ Football” if it didn’t come in an ugly, yet winning fashion. Baltimore didn’t get it done prettily, yet they still managed to come out with a 19-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens now carry a 3-0 […]
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Washington NFL Edges Giants for 1st Win in Wild Division Matchup
In Game Three of the Washington NFL regular season, rookie safety Su’a Cravens intercepted New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the final minute to abruptly end Manning’s potential game-winning drive. Washington edged New York, 29-27, in its first win of the season at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 25. Heading into Week 3, everyone was […]
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Washington Nationals Wrap-Up Third Division Title in Five Seasons
After a regular season full of tremendous highs and lows, injuries and unexpected production, the Washington Nationals fulfilled their destiny in winning the National League East divisional title for the third time in the last five seasons (2012, 2014). Washington fans aren’t acclimated to sustained success. With all of the changes in team leadership (former […]
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Spelman Dominates HBCU Field in Annual Ranking of U.S. Colleges
Spelman College is a virtual behemoth when it comes to the annual ranking of historically Black colleges and universities in the United States. Spelman College (Twitter Photo) U.S. News and World Report recently released its 2017 ranking of best colleges and universities in the nation, including within categories such as best national universities, best college […]
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Orioles Still Fighting for Wildcard Seed
Not much has changed over the last two week for the Baltimore Orioles when it comes to the playoff hunt. With an 84-71 record as of Sept. 25, Baltimore still clings to the final wild card seed of the American League playoffs. And the Orioles are barely holding this spot with the Detroit Tigers breathing […]
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Morgan State Outlasts Howard in 28-24 Victory
Senior quarterback Chris Andrews tossed three touchdown passes to lead the Morgan State Bears to a 28-24 win over the Howard Bison on Sept. 24 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore, Md. Morgan State University Bears Football It was the first Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) victory of the season for Morgan State (1-2, 1-0 MEAC), while […]
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Bowie State President Announces Retirement
Just as Bowie State University’s largest freshman class began their academic journey, President Mickey Burnim announced his retirement. He is set to leave the school next year on June 30 during the first summer session that is scheduled to begin on May 30. Bowie State University President Mickey Burnim announced his retirement to staff and […]
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Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Sued Over Licenses
On Sept. 19, the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission was sued over the 15 provisional licenses it issued earlier this year. The lawsuit was brought by GTI-Maryland, a medical cannabis company which said it was included in the original list of approved providers before being dropped. The civil lawsuit was filed in Baltimore City Circuit Court. […]