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This Week in Black History
February 3, 1989 Former St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Bill White is named president of the National League, becoming the…
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SPORTS DIGEST LeBron James has changed my opinion of him
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Over my years of watching sports there have been several athletes that I didn’t particularly…
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USC renames track field in honor of Allyson Felix
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history, added another honor…
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This Week in Black History
January 29, 2009 President Barack Obama signs his first bill as president of the United States. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair…
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SPORTS DIGEST Second-half flop eliminates Chargers from playoffs
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer So much for changing our perceptions of them. The Chargers had the local sports spotlight…
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This Week in Black History
January 19, 1969 Jefferson High School and UCLA graduate Ralph Bunche, the first African American to win the Nobel Prize…
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THE Q&A Bruce’s Beach attorney to lead Kingdom Day Parade
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Attorney George Fatheree has made a name for himself over the years, successfully leading…
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SPORTS DIGEST Chargers can change local perceptions with playoff win
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer There’s a sports hierarchy in Los Angeles. The Dodgers lord over the Angels in baseball,…
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This Week in Black History
January 14, 1972 “Sanford and Son” debuts as a TV sitcom set in Watts, starring Redd Foxx and featuring mostly…
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THE Q&A Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center director steps down
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Naomi Bradley McSwain, the longtime executive director of the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, stepped…
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