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SPORTS DIGEST: Pac 12 Tournament is last hope for USC, UCLA
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The beauty of sports is that anything can happen in any given game and hope…
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This Week in Black History – March 17, 1999
Maurice Ashley becomes the first Black person to become a chess grandmaster. The rank is conferred by the International Chess…
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New Orleans artist brings work to solo L.A. exhibit
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer The paintings of self-described “happy artist” Sharika Mahdi have been lauded over the years as…
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Brothers are changing the face of animation industry
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Kris Wimberly knew what he wanted out of life at a very early age —…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers, Lakers position themselves for playoffs
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It’s crunch time in the NBA. With 5½ weeks to go in the season, it…
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This Week in Black History March 9, 1966
Andrew Brimmer becomes the first Black governor of the Federal Reserve Board. He was appointed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson.…
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Nonprofit supplies shoes for needy children in Africa
By Darlene DonloeContributing WriterIn 2014, Oumarou Idrissa founded AfriKicks, an organization that provides shoes to children and young adults in…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers unveil new uniforms for new home, brand
By Don WanlassContributing WriterIn a city where image, branding and star power mean everything, the Los Angeles Clippers are finally…
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This Week in Black History
March 2, 1962 Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks in…
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Husband and wife switch careers, operate trucking company
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Teneisha Cephas and her husband McColm, are the owners-operators of T and…
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