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There’s no doubt that Caitlin Clark not being active to participate in this year’s WNBA All-Star Game tempered the energy around the weekend initially. It’s to be expected as this year’s All-Star Game emanated from Indianapolis, right where Clark’s Indiana Fever play. So, even I was concerned with what the fervor of the weekend would […]
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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is seemingly giving his stance on NBA player Karl Malone, who allegedly impregnated a 13-year-old when he was 20 years old. Wembanyama made his views clear after the NBA posted a happy birthday message to Malone. “Join us in wishing a Happy 62nd Birthday to 14x #NBAAllStar, 2x NBA
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Collard greens have been a staple in Black culture from the beginning of time, and are just one example of how our people turned pain into something prolific. On July 26, the Detroit is Different Community Group is proud to celebrate the return of its annual Collard Green Cook-Off, marking the start of its third
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For years now, there has been a competitive rivalry between two of women’s boxing greats in Claressa Shields and Laila Ali. Ali is a 2021 inductee into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Her career boasts an undefeated record after 24 fights. Of those bouts, she has 21 knockouts. In Ali’s day, she was nothing
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The next time you need a new book, consider skipping the algorithm and stepping into a space built on intention. With growing calls to boycott Amazon and its subsidiaries—including Kindle and Audible—many readers are turning to independent bookstores that do more than just sell books. For those who want their dollars to make a difference,
Your Go-To Guide to Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S. Read More »
The sound of my doorbell thrust me from a magical dream, alongside my hubby and a sea of colorful blossoms. Gerald lay beside me in that vision, his pewter and black beard being slowly caressed by drifting rose petals, blown gently by the wind as we lay in silent bliss, wallowing in the aftermath of
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“What happened to you? You used to be such an inspiration,” a college friend says, pumping the keg at a weekend BBQ. I rattle off about projects in development before quitting mid-sentence. We both know discussing my slate fails to conceal that, spiritually, I’m a shell of myself. Writing and filmmaking have absolutely saved my
Lights, Camera, Exploitation: My Journey From Starry-Eyed PA To Disillusioned Survivor Read More »
Oshun, Yemaya, Shango. Thando. Camagu. Ase. Jiayou 加油. Namaste. Pura Vida. Ikigai 生きがい. Niitsitapi. Enkosi Black Mother God, Every ting gon’ be better, Better than Alright! Ama unbowed her head and slowly opened her deep brown, almond-shaped eyes, as she sealed her daily manifestation with a dramatic exhale. She vowed to never miss a meditation,
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As we reflect on this year’s NBA Finals, I would be remiss to not mention the postseason run of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who went on one of those runs in the NBA playoffs that seemed improbable. The Pacers had a very pedestrian start to their season. But with great coaching from Rick Carlisle
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It was a bit of a slower start for Angel Reese’s sophomore WNBA campaign. It was well-documented that during the last WNBA off-season, Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie offered to help Reese with her game offensively. I felt that would put a bit of a spotlight on Reese’s performances from the onset of this season.
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