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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…
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THE Q&A Derrick Davis discusses his role in ‘The Secret Garden’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Derrick Davis has been acting for a long time. Whether it’s film, television, or his…
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SPORTS DIGEST UCLA enters Pac 12 Tournament with high hopes
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The UCLA Bruins enter the Pac 12 men’s basketball tournament as the second-ranked team in…
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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…
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SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: At Leimert Park gallery, it’s all about Art + Practice
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Art + Practice is a gallery with a purpose. Something significant is…
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SPORTS DIGEST LeBron’s foot injury hampers Lakers’ playoff hopes
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It is too early to have any rash reactions to the trade-deadline deals made by…
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This Week in Black History
March 5, 1770 Massachusetts sailor Crispus Attucks is shot to death by British Redcoats. The event, later known as the…
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THE Q&A: J.L. Edmonds Project keeps legendary newspaper alive
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Black newspapers have a long and storied history, starting in 1827 when Samuel Cornish and…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Clippers take a gamble, sign Russell Westbrook
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Clippers return to play following the All-Star Break Feb. 24 hoping they have filled…
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This Week in Black History February 26, 1988
Debi Thomas becomes the first African American to medal at a Winter Olympics when she wins the bronze medal in…
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