This Week in Black History
December 18, 2002 A group led by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, was awarded the NBA’s new…
December 18, 2002 A group led by Robert L. Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, was awarded the NBA’s new…
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer In the end, the defense failed USC. The Trojans failed to qualify for the 2022…
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Ever since his tomb was unearthed 100 years ago on Nov. 4, 1922, people have…
December 12, 1870 Five years after slavery is abolished, South Carolina laborer Joseph Rainey becomes the first Black person to…
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The first professional sporting event I ever covered was a soccer game. The Los Angeles…
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Trey Carlisle and Tony Mack both believe music has the power to heal. That’s why…
December 2, 1980 Narrowly surviving a contentious fight in the Democratic caucus, California Assemblyman Willie Brown takes his bid to…
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Pete Carroll, John McKay, John Robinson and Howard Jones: move over. Add Lincoln Riley to…
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The largest collection of Cold War memorabilia outside of Europe is reportedly…
November 27, 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers hurler Don Newcombe becomes the first player to win baseball’s Cy Young Award, signifying him…