Jackie Robinson
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This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History, July 23, 1962
Jackie Robinson, the first Black player to play Major League Baseball in the modern era, becomes the first Black player…
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Entertainment
Jazz trumpeter honors Jackie Robinson with suite at Hammer Museum
LOS ANGELES — Bobby Bradford has spent nearly a century perfecting his craft. A renowned trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader and composer,…
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Community
Kareem joins Dodgers in salute to Jackie Robinson
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — It was one sports icon honoring another. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem…
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Entertainment
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: New movies highlight challenges of Black athletes
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer The triumphs and challenges of Black athletes despite instituted barriers to impede their greatness is…
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Features
Negro Leagues exhibit featured at the Los Angeles Central Library
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — In honor of Black History Month, the Getty Gallery at the Los…
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Features
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers honor Sandy Koufax with new stadium statue
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer The Dodgers honored perhaps the greatest player to wear their uniform in Los Angeles June…
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Community
LaBonge receives plaque in Coliseum Court of Honor
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A plaque honoring the late City Councilman Tom LaBonge was unveiled April 14 in…
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Compton
Dodgers honor Jackie Robinson on 75th anniversary of debut
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers joined the rest of Major League Baseball in marking the…
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Earl Ofari Hutchinson
The Jackie Robinson everyone forgets
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist April 18 will be the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first…
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