Because of her bold and tireless work, Allyson Felix will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent There’s been little question about the dominance of Allyson Felix. Five-time Olympian and 11-time medalist Felix has […]
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Muhammad Ali’ four-part documentary highlights life, legacy of the champ
Muhammad Ali, 1978, during an impromptu news conference at the front steps of New York City Hall. ()By Wayne Dawkins Special to the AFRO “Muhammad Ali,” a four-part, eight-hour documentary by Ken Burns, premiered Sept. 19 on PBS and concluded Sept. 23. “Come for the boxing, the politics, the religion or conflict,” said Burns, who […]
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Book review: Carmelo Anthony’s ‘Memoir of Survival and Hope’
(Courtesy Photo) By Ralph E. Moore Jr. Special to the AFRO Carmelo Anthony’s memoir, “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised” (co-authored with D. Watkins) reads like a friendly conversation on the front steps of a rowhouse on a calm summer night. It is an easy read in tone and accessible storytelling style. The book starts with his […]
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Burgundy & Gold Breakdown: Washington still looking for validity on the road in Buffalo
The Washington Football Team beat the New York Giants 30-29 on Sept. 16, but fans are wondering will they be prepared in the first away game against Super Bowl- contender, the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 26. (AP Photo/Al Drago) By Mark F. Gray, Special to the AFRO It remains to be seen whether last Thursday’s […]
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Lamar Jackson rallies Ravens to 36-35 comeback win over Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sept. 19, in Baltimore. Next, Baltimore will square off against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO What a […]
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Pelé in ‘semi-intensive’ care, daughter says he’s doing well
In this Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, Brazilian soccer legend Pele attends the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. On his social media accounts, Pele said on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 that an apparent tumor on the right side of his colon had been removed in an operation. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, […]
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Ravens drop first season opener since 2015
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) forces a fumble by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens came up short in their Monday Night Football season opener […]
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Chronicling hearing impaired golfer Langston Frazier’s path to the PGA
Langston Frazier has already put his PGA education to use as an assistant golf professional at the University of Maryland Golf Course, the same school where he’s pursuing a graduate degree in broadcast journalism. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Langston Frazier was born hearing impaired in both ears, which nullified […]
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HBCUs and NFL partnering to advance football opportunities
In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard runs a drill during joint practice with the Carolina Panthers at the NFL team’s football training camp in Westfield, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer The idea behind the HBCU Open House staged annually by the NFL […]
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Ravens make NFL preseason history, Dobbins out for season
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) celebrating his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Ravens couldn’t have culminated the preseason any better. After demolishing the Washington […]
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After controversial scoring on fight, judge is suspended for previous offensive social media posts.
Mykal Fox (right) on his domination of Gabrial Maestre: “I landed the cleaner, more eye-catching punches and made him miss.” (Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions) By Lem Satterfield, Zenger News (Zenger News) – A veteran boxing judge has been hit with a one-two punch. After coming under scrutiny for her scoring of a recent match, Gloria Martinez […]
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Local NFL Alumni join national campaign encouraging COVID-19 vaccination
NFL Alumni in Baltimore and across the country are supporting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. At a recent event with LifeBridge Health at the Center for Urban Families, an attendee submits her name for a chance to win a prize. By Demetrius Dillard Special to the AFRO NFL Alumni Health has partnered with the Centers for Disease […]
