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This Week in Black History, July 6, 2002
Former Compton resident Serena Williams wins her first Wimbledon tennis tournament, defeating her sister Venus, to win her first Grand…
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Serena’s return to tennis ‘more about family’ than records, analyst says
By ANDREW DAMNF Contributing Writer LONDON, England – Serena Williams keeps on commenting half-jokingly about how “it’s summer” and “the…
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Death of former NFL player still in dispute
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — The family of Stanley Wilson Jr., a 40-year-old ex-NFL player who died…
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This Week in Black History, June 28, 1964
Malcolm X announces the establishment of the Organization of African Unity at a public meeting in New York’s Audubon Ballroom.…
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She’s back! Serena Williams set to play singles at Wimbledon
By ANDREW DAMPF Contributing Writer LONDON, England (AP) — It’s been talked about ever since Serena Williams announced earlier this…
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This Week in Black History, June 18, 1991
Wellington Webb is elected the first African-American mayor of the city of Denver. He served as mayor for 12 years.…
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After four years away, Venus and Serena to team up at Wimbledon
By ANDREW DAMPF Contributing Writer LONDON, England(AP) — Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary…
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U.S. opens World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory
Wave Staff and Wire Reports INGLEWOOD — Folarin Balogun scored two goals goal and had another score waved off by…
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City conducts first ‘Kick it in the Park’ event to mark World Cup
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — City officials June 11 celebrated the first of more than 100 “Kick it in…
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This Week in Black History, June 12, 1963
Post to This Week In Black History with Photo BLACK 061126 NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers is murdered in…
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