Terance Mann’s belief in himself pays off, thanks to the belief Clippers had in him
Yes, he was a pivotal player in the biggest playoff win in Clippers history. But his unconventional path to the NBA tells the whole story.
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Shedeur Sanders’ swag at quarterback is what’s driving Jackson State’s potent offense
Sanders, the SWAC freshman of the year, guides the Tigers into SWAC title game Saturday
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Coach Eric Dooley has rebuilt Prairie View A&M into SWAC title contender
He hopes to erase the memories of an 80-game losing streak and remind fans of glory days under coach Billy Nicks
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‘Citizen Ashe’ explores Arthur Ashe’s activism and patriotism
Directors Rex Miller and Sam Pollard collaborated on the 95-minute documentary
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Virgil Abloh’s incredible fashion legacy
He was always reaching out to help others make their dreams possible
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For Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves, it’s coming together
Minnesota coach Chris Finch: ‘There’s just way more joy in his game’
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‘Another Act’: Actress Grace Byers discusses starring in Amazon’s new series ‘Harlem’
Plus, she describes her powerful work as a children’s book author
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On Black men who die too soon
Virgil Abloh’s passing has given me another reminder of my mortality
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Shedeur Sanders’ cleats tell his connection to Young Dolph and his Jackson State squad
Designers Dez Zambrano and Mohammed Gafar work each week to design cleats for the Jackson State QB
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Duke’s Nina King is comfortable as a trailblazer at one of the country’s iconic programs
King is one of only three Black female athletic directors at Power 5 schools
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Lee Elder, so much more than a golf pioneer
When viewed through the prism of the Masters and golf history, Elder becomes perhaps the most important figure in the game, more significant than Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods
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Dak Prescott’s focus on mental health awareness is about caring for others as well as himself
The deaths of Bryce Gowdy and Prescott’s brother Jace have given him a different perspective on life’s pressures
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Rittenhouse, McMichaels verdicts show limits of NBA progressivism
It’s a mistake to believe that solely and uncritically working within a system of oppression will lead to greater equality and equity for Black people
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We’re back again with Black-owned and Black-centric items for all the folks in your life
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What Broadway is showing us about grief
A bounty of Black-led shows are responding to our most difficult questions surrounding loss
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Jackson State athletic director Ashley Robinson has a knack for picking great head coaches
He also gave head coaches at Prairie View A&M and Florida A&M their first shot at top jobs
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Creator Reggie Rock Bythewood discusses new series ‘Swagger,’ inspired by childhood of Kevin Durant
MC Lyte talks new show ‘Partners In Rhyme’ plus her music career
Halle Berry sits down with Kelley Carter to discuss her new Netflix film ‘Bruised’
Diallo Riddle talks Season Two of the much-anticipated series ‘South Side’
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Guilty verdict for Ahmaud Arbery’s killers is a welcome sign of progress
A decade after Trayvon Martin’s death, a different Southern jury said this Black life mattered
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Prairie View and Florida Memorial are the new top Division I and Division II HBCU bands
The Marching Storm leapfrogs N.C. A&T while The ROAR makes some noise in moving up in Division II
Culture
Using the ritual of food to remember those we’ve lost
Holiday recipes allow us to look back and see our ancestors standing in the gap
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Minstrel songs like ‘The Eyes of Texas’ were once common on college football Saturdays in the South
Tunes such as ‘Dixie’ and ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ reframed grueling Black physical labor as a subject of light entertainment for white fans
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Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off gave Division II players, coaches an experience they’ll never forget
Virginia Union won the first-year tournament by beating CIAA rival Winston-Salem State
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Stephen Curry is remaking his Curry Brand with new tech and designs beyond basketball
A new logo, a ‘Sesame Street’ line, and charitable efforts are all underway