Kyrie Irving is abandoning the voiceless
COVID-19 is killing our people and his vaccine resistance won’t save them
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Jackson State’s offense playing at high level under new coordinator T.C. Taylor
Coach Deion Sanders and Taylor forged their X’s and O’s relationship while fishing during the summer
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Tennessee State benefits from Hue Jackson’s NFL and college wisdom as offensive coordinator
He’s adjusting and knows his experience is helping head coach Eddie George, players and coaches
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FAMU tailback Bishop Bonnett is running from his past toward a brighter future
He credits a conversation with his mother and divine intervention with turning his life around
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‘Another Act’: Kelis talks new music and her digital series ‘Sample the World’
She also explains how music, food and culture have always coexisted in her world
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Chris Paul on his second season with Suns and the HBCU docuseries ‘Why Not Us’
Paul returns as executive producer of season two of the docuseries
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I felt Randy Moss’ pain and how the disrespect of Jon Gruden’s words cut so deep
The pain in Moss’ face told it all — the story of Black men in America
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History is made as reparations start to flow in Evanston, Illinois
Black residents who experienced housing discrimination to receive $25,000 in benefits
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NBA to launch grant program for minority-owned businesses
Fast Break for Business will provide $6 million in grants and business services
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum finds new motivation from Olympic experience
‘I have to elevate my level from being one of the top 10 to 15 players to a top-5 player’
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Gruden is gone, now the NFL should get rid of those who enabled him
Racist, anti-gay and misogynistic attitudes still exist in the NFL. Can the enablers be flushed out?
Photographer Russell Frederick uses his camera to change the Black American narrative
“When I leave this earth, these images I’ve made will live on and be strong.”
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England’s ‘game-changer’ Sophia Dunkley inspiring others to chase their dreams
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Bubba Wallace’s first win shines light on Michael Jordan’s impact on 23XI Racing team
‘It is our first win, and hopefully there’s many more to follow. We’ve just gotta keep going’
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Jackson State’s early success is a wake-up call for SWAC and a ray of hope for Jackson, Mississippi
The Tigers improve to 4-1 overall after defeating defending SWAC champion Alabama A&M 61-15
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Shilo Sanders is ready to deliver big hits against opponents, then talk trash about it
He’ll get his chance against Alabama A&M quarterback Aqeel Glass in a key SWAC matchup
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Iman Shumpert talks ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ ‘The Chi’ and the tea on reality TV
Lashana Lynch on shaping her character in new James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’
Producer Saladin Patterson explains why he added ‘The Wonder Years’ to his roster
Leslie Odom Jr. talks ‘The Sopranos’ prequel, ‘The Many Saints of Newark’
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Dave Chappelle refuses to evolve
The legendary comedian’s back with a new set, ‘The Closer,’ and largely the same bag of tricks
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For Deion Sanders, stylish uniforms reinforce winning mindset at Jackson State
The Tigers have six different uniforms, five helmets and are outfitted with custom suits
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For former Aggies Mac McCain and Darryl Johnson, life in the NFL is a dream come true
Former North Carolina A&T teammates’ families and friends celebrated at Carolina Panthers-Philadelphia Eagles game
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The coming battle over rap album lengths
Streaming made track lists longer. Will TikTok reverse that trend?
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LaMelo Ball’s confidence and star quality ignite Charlotte Hornets
The 2020-21 Rookie of the Year’s confidence and ballhandling give high hopes to the Hornets for the upcoming season
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Yes, LeBron, vaccination is a social justice issue
Fighting COVID-19 is part of the fight against structural racism