By Justin Byers When it comes to the game of basketball, all 30 NBA teams start the season with one goal—hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy high above their heads, […]
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To the Victor, goes (to) the Spurs
The Southwest Division potentially adds another star that may change the game as we know it Chicago – It’s 2:30 AM in Paris and Victor Wembanyama receives word that he […]
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Legendary NFL, Movie Star and Activist Jim Brown Dies at 87
“Brown wasted little time adjusting to the new competition, leading the league in rushing yards with 942 on his way to capturing the league’s Rookie of the Year honors,” his biographers wrote.
“Over the next seven seasons, Brown became the standard-bearer for all NFL running backs,” Brown’s biographers continued.
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Welcome to Swin City
Texas is more than just football, time to catch up! By Rashad Miller It’s Sunday afternoon, there’s jerseys lined up on a couple of cafeteria tables at Trinity Leadership in […]
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If Angel Reese Wasn’t a Black Woman, America Wouldn’t Be So Angry
By John Celestand Originally appeared in Word in Black NBA champ John Celestand says the conversation about Reese is “a trainwreck of misogyny and covert racism.” Having been raised in […]
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From the Word “Geaux”
The LSU Tigers told you they came to win and push the culture forward… and they did. Whether you like it or not. By Rashad Miller The NCAA Women’s Final […]
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The Rebirth of Golf at Florida’s Oldest HBCU
The groundwork for the rebirth of the program at Florida’s oldest HBCU actually was laid in May of 2021 when officials from THE PLAYERS Championship went to EWU’s Jacksonville campus […]
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Women in sports: Dallas Wings’ LaDondra Wilson
By Raven Jordan South Oak Cliff native LaDondra Wilson is the Vice President of Social Responsibility for both the women’s basketball team Dallas Wings and the Panther City Lacrosse Club. […]
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NFL Football Players Dak Prescott and Solomon Thomas Delivered Hopeful Message at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon
Sharing stories about personal issues is tough, yet two NFL football greats, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Solomon Thomas of the New York Jets, who are tough on […]
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Texas Women’s Foundation and Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG Hosted Career Event to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
DALLAS, Texas, March 6, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) and the Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG held a joint event with the Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC) to share career advice and network with young […]
