By AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, Europe and Asia lists. Then, that list is refined – researched, analyzed and vetted – until 600 candidates emerge for the U.S. list. Among those […]
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Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson resigns after nearly a decade
By John Marshall, AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Ray Anderson is stepping down after nearly a decade as Arizona State’s athletic director. Anderson will remain at the school as a professor of practice and senior advisor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. “It has been a privilege to serve as ASU’s […]
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Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
By Carolyn Thompson, The Associated Press Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next year, the hall announced on Nov. 16, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March. “The 2024 […]
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Bronny James warms up before USC game for first time this season after heart issue
By Jill Painter Lopez, Associated Press Bronny James warmed up with his USC teammates before a game for the first time this season after suffering a cardiac arrest in July. He has yet to make his collegiate debut after it was determined he had a congenital heart defect that was treatable. When asked how big […]
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The GOAT on and off the court: Michael Jordan becomes the first athlete in history to join Forbes 400 list
By Chris Katje Many sports fans have debated whether NBA superstar Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time and he is still commonly referred to as GOAT. While the on-court debate will wage on for decades, Jordan’s off-court greatness puts him in a class all his own. Jordan is best known for his […]
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Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame
By Carolyn Thompson, The Associated Press Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame next year, the hall announced Thursday, adding the tennis great and civil rights icon to a previously announced list of women to be honored during Women’s History Month in March. “The 2024 inductee class has broken […]
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Ethiopia’s Tola sets NYC Marathon record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes women’s title
By Doug Feinberg AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia set a course record to win the New York City Marathon men’s race on Nov. 5 while Hellen Obiri of Kenya pulled away in the final 400 meters to take the women’s title. Tola finished in 2 hours, 4 minutes and […]
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Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
By Noah Trister, The Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens let the trade deadline pass without adding a running back. Then they unleashed Keaton Mitchell on an unsuspecting Seattle squad. “It turned out OK, right?” coach John Harbaugh said. Even Harbaugh would have been hard pressed to predict this type of breakout for […]
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Stellar women’s field takes aim at New York City Marathon record on
By Doug Feinberg, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon women’s record, which has stood for 20 years, could go down Nov. 5 with one of the strongest fields assembled in the history of the race. Reigning champion Sharon Lokedi looks to defend her title against a stellar group of […]
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Howard University Homecoming: Elders of The Mecca reflect on homecoming traditions
By: Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFRO adodd@afro.com Homecoming may be a longstanding tradition at all universities, but Howard University’s homecoming is like no other. From all walks of life, alumni, students, friends and family, all gather in Washington D.C. to celebrate the lifelong bonds that Howard University has fortified. But, surviving the latest pandemic and […]
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The Moore Report: A returned member of the fan club asks: What’s up with the Orioles’ ticket and viewing prices?
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. “Take me out to the ball game,Take me out with the crowd.Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.I don’t care if I never get back.”Lyrics by Jack Norworth, melody by Albert Von Tilzer, 1908 Recently, I decided to watch the Orioles’ first post season playoff appearance since 2016. I turned […]
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Jimmy Butler has a new look, and even the Miami Heat were surprised by it
By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press Jimmy Butler had a new look for media day, and the NBA world immediately took notice. The Miami Heat forward arrived for the team’s first official day of work this season with piercings — eye, lip and nose — along with a new hairstyle and his fingernails painted black. It’s […]