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This Week in Black History
October 16, 1968 San Jose State track stars Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised gloved fists during a medal ceremony…
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A crowning achievement for King James, Lakers
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer I’m not the first person to underestimate LeBron James and I probably won’t…
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LAPD arrests 76 celebrating Lakers fans
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Extensive cleanup work Oct. 12 in downtown Los Angeles following a wave of destruction…
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Lakers win record-tying 17th NBA championship
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Lakers flew to Los Angeles Oct. 12 as the NBA champions for the…
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Dodgers’ 1965 World Series star Lou Johnson dies
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — “Sweet” Lou Johnson, who hit a key home run in game 7 of…
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Living Legends Foundation takes care of its own
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Right around this time, David Linton, the chairman of the Living Legends…
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This Week in Black History
October 9, 1975 Former all-star outfielder Frank Robinson is named manager of the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black manager…
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Lakers find themselves one win from 17th title
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Twice during the treasured history of the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has…
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Ovarian cancer patients at greater risk for COVID-19
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer After seven months of panic, anxiety and stress, coronavirus continues to captivate our attention.…
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This Week in Black History
October 5, 1985 Grambling State University defeats Prairie View A&M 27-7, giving Grambling coach Eddie Robinson 324 career victories in…
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