ATLANTA (AP) — As “Underground” starts its second season, it remains firmly rooted in history — but it also very much reflects on present-day American issues. This Feb. 2, 2017 photo shows cast members from the TV series, “Underground,” from left, Amirah Vann, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aisha Hinds and Aldis Hodge in Atlanta. The second season […]
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‘Real Men Cry’: LeBron James Says He Cries at Some Movies
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is showing his sensitive side by admitting he cries during some movies and apologizing to his wife for sometimes losing sight of his family’s role in his quest for greatness. In this Feb. 8, 2017 photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sits on the bench during the […]
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Chance the Rapper Gives $1M to Chicago Schools, Blasts Governor
CHICAGO (AP) — Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper is calling on Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to use executive powers to better fund Chicago Public Schools and has donated $1 million to a foundation for schools. Chance The Rapper announces a gift of $1 million to the Chicago Public School Foundation during a news conference at […]
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Will Durant Injury Rearrange NBA Playoff Picture?
With Kevin Durant on the shelf for the next month, things could get crazy for the Golden State Warriors. Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant looks on from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Warriors won 119-108. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) […]
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Wizards Improve Porous Bench, Position Themselves for Division Title Run
Thanks to their excellent play over the last three months, the Washington Wizards have put themselves in a position that most pundits couldn’t imagine in November—the possibility of a high seed for the NBA playoffs and, miraculously, a Southeast Division title. Entering a March 5 matchup against the Orlando Magic, the Wizards held a two-and-a-half […]
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Another Viewpoint: “Baseball”
The champions of football have been decided, the shoulder pads and helmets have been put away, and cleats have been traded for spikes. Teams have gathered in the warm climates to undergo spring training for Major League Baseball. This is the time of year when memories of my pop are strongest. When I think about it, baseball […]
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Wizards Strengthen Bench with Acquisitions, Take Down Golden State
The Washington Wizards continued to work in new addition Bojan Bogdanovich while welcoming another newcomer amid a busy work week. After being released by the New York Knicks earlier in the week, veteran point guard Brandon Jennings cleared waivers and joined the Wizards at the end of the week. But first, Washington had to survive […]
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Howard Takes No. 11 Seed into MEAC Basketball Tourney
Senior forward Solomon Mangham scored a team-high 18 points as the Howard Bison fell, 66-56, in its regular season finale against Delaware State on March 2 in Dover, Del. The loss dropped Howard’s record to 7-22 overall, and 5-11 against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They will take the No. 11 seed into the MEAC […]
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Morgan State Loses Regular Season Finale, Takes No. 3 Seed into MEAC Tournament
The Morgan State University Bears men’s basketball team lost its regular season finale to the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore (UMES), 67-66, on March 2 in Prince Anne, Md. Junior guard Tiwian Kendley led the Bears with 20 points in the loss, his 13th time scoring at least 20 points in 22 games played this season. […]
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Capitals Trade for All Star, Go All-in for Stanley Cup Run
Anyone who believed the Washington Capitals were going to stick with the roster that led the team to the top of the Eastern Conference standings was in for a shock, as the team swapped their first-round selection in the upcoming draft to acquire All-Star Kevin Shattenkirk from the St. Louis Blues. Washington Capitals center Nicklas […]
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Study: Increasing Number of Black Officers May Not Reduce Police-Involved Black Killings
Increasing the number of Black police officers may not reduce the number of police-involved killings of Black victims, a new study concludes. An increasing number of police-involved homicides of unarmed African Americans have spawned nationwide protests and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. Recommendations of President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing […]
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Wells Fargo Commits $60 Billion to Increase African American Homeownership
Wells Fargo has announced a $60 billion lending commitment, to create at least 250,000 new African American homeowners, in an effort to address the lower homeownership rates in the black community. The banking and financial services holding company seeks to lend $60 billion to qualified African American consumers for home purchases by 2027, as well […]