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Buss siblings double-down on sale of Lakers, despite Jeanie Buss’ opposition
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The five Buss family siblings who announced plans to sell the family’s stake in…
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Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Aug.…
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This Week in Black History, August 16, 1963
Television and advertising executive George Olden becomes the first Black person to design a U.S. postage stamp when he creates…
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Specter of ‘white privilege’ raised after WNBA row
Wave Wire Services CHICAGO (AP) — The specter of racism in the WNBA has again raised its ugly head. DiJonai…
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This Week in Black History, August 9, 1936
Alabama native James Cleveland Owens, later nicknamed “Jesse,” wins four gold medals in track and field at the international Olympics…
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This Week In Black History, July 31, 1981
Chicago-based attorney Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard is installed as the first female president of the National Bar Association. – For more…
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Colin Kaepernick wins ACLU award for social activism
By NOAH TRISTER Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has captured a top award from the…
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RACE MATTERS: Scrutiny of WNBA escalates as conflicts over ethnicity loom
By ALANIS THAMES Contributing Writer CHICAGO – The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing.…
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Dodgers honored by President Trump during White House visit
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The Dodgers visited the White House July 23 and were honored by President…
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In his ‘last decision,’ LeBron James chooses to join Philadelphia 76ers
By DAN GELSTON Contributing Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James’ first “final” decision was that he would retire. Weeks of…
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