On July 31, 1981, Arnette Rhinehart Hubbard, a Chicago-based attorney, made history by becoming the first female president of the National Bar Association (NBA). Founded […]
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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 Charlotte expansion franchise, making Johnson […]
This Week in Black History
October 31, 1950 Earl Lloyd becomes the first Black player in the NBA, taking the court for the Washington Capitals. Two other Black players were […]
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 Charlotte expansion franchise, making Johnson […]
Elgin Baylor remembered as Lakers first superstar
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Elgin Baylor, the smooth forward who lit up the scoreboard for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1960s and […]
Coronavirus dominated the year in sports, too
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Just like it was in the news pages, coronavirus was the sports story of the year in 2020. […]
Lakers rebuild roster for another championship run
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer Anyone who thought the Lakers wound stand pat this offseason and keep as much of its championship roster […]
LA County breaks 4-Day spike in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Hundreds of Lakers fans took to the streets of downtown L.A. last night to celebrate the team’s 17th NBA […]
Doc Rivers out as Clippers head coach
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following a disappointing end to a season that saw the team fall short of the NBA Finals, Doc Rivers […]
L.A.’s dream playoff series becomes Clippers nightmare
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer So much for the playoff series everyone wanted to see. The Los Angeles Clippers failed to take care […]