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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…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Offense couldn’t hide USC’s defensive shortcomings
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer In the end, the defense failed USC. The Trojans failed to qualify for the 2022…
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THE Q&A: New King Tut exhibit brings boy king to life
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Ever since his tomb was unearthed 100 years ago on Nov. 4, 1922, people have…
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This Week in Black History
December 12, 1870 Five years after slavery is abolished, South Carolina laborer Joseph Rainey becomes the first Black person to…
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SPORTS DIGEST: U.S. men’s team advances in soccer’s World Cup
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The first professional sporting event I ever covered was a soccer game. The Los Angeles…
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THE Q&A: Black Legacy Project uses music for unification
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Trey Carlisle and Tony Mack both believe music has the power to heal. That’s why…
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This Week in Black History
December 2, 1980 Narrowly surviving a contentious fight in the Democratic caucus, California Assemblyman Willie Brown takes his bid to…
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SPORTS DIGEST: Riley completes USC turnaround with win over UCLA
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Pete Carroll, John McKay, John Robinson and Howard Jones: move over. Add Lincoln Riley to…
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SPOTLIGHT ON L.A.: Wende Museum brings the Cold War to Culver City
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The largest collection of Cold War memorabilia outside of Europe is reportedly…
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This Week in Black History
November 27, 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers hurler Don Newcombe becomes the first player to win baseball’s Cy Young Award, signifying him…
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