By Stacy M. Brown Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined the small and closely watched group of Black American billionaires, a milestone that places her alongside a handful of individuals who built vast wealth in a country where Black ownership has long been restricted, delayed or denied. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now worth at least $1 […]
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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, clinching victory in the Brickyard 400 after a tense finish that included a rain delay, two overtimes, and fuel concerns. The win ends a 100-race drought, secures Wallace a playoff spot, and marks a milestone triumph for 23XI Racing.
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Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.
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1 icon, 6 shoes, $8 million: An auction of Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sets a record
NEW YORK (AP) — A collection of sneakers that superstar Michael Jordan wore as he and the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships has fetched $8 million at auction, setting a new record for game-worn sneakers, Sotheby’s said. The six Air Jordan shoes — one apiece from the last games of the 1991, 1992, 1993, […]
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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 […]