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The showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans was more than just football’s biggest night—it was a cultural moment. Super Bowl LXI unfolded as a powerful display of Black excellence, history, and artistry, making it one for the books during Black History Month. The pregame performances set the tone, beginning […]
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Every time my family visits Detroit, there’s a certain magic we can’t quite put our finger on. The rich history, the lush green trees, the stately homes in predominantly Black neighborhoods, and the thriving Black-owned businesses all contribute to the city’s unique charm. Of course, we’ve never braved the winters here. But there was always
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The Olympic Games made their dazzling debut on Peacock this past weekend, and we’ve got the top highlights just for you! From jaw-dropping performances to star-studded appearances, here are the moments you won’t want to miss. Beyoncé Kicks Off Team USA’s JourneyQueen Bey herself unveiled Team USA in a stunning produced video, igniting our excitement
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NEW YORK (June 12, 2024) – Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced a wide-ranging series of initiatives to celebrate Juneteenth in partnership with its Clubs, adidas and Black Players forChange (BPC), an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches and staff working to bridge the racial equality gap in soccer and society. The 2024 celebrations recognize Juneteenth andamplify the voices of the Black community within and beyond sports. MLS is collaborating with BPC and adidas to introduce a special edition pre-match “I AM #19” shirt thatacknowledges the significance of Juneteenth, celebrates all players as agents of change, andunites around the work
NEW YORK—May 22, 2024—Today, Prime Video announced a premiere date and released a first-look clip for Power of the Dream, a feature-length documentary that will launch June 18 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Power of the Dream is the latest addition to the Prime membership, with Prime members enjoying savings, convenience, and entertainment, all
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NEW YORK—February 14, 2024—Today, Prime Video released the official trailer and key art for Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of NBA mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the very top of the basketball world. The documentary will premiere February
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On Monday night, video streaming app Tubi, production company MALKA, and the WNBPA hosted the world premiere of Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story at the WNBPA Headquarters in New York City, which featured appearances by WNBA MVPs Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones, WNBPA Executive Director Terri Carmichael Jackson, Shattered Glass Director Andrea Buccilla, and other notable names from the world of sports and entertainment. Prior to
Atlanta, GA (November 14, 2023) – Get ready for a soul-stirring musical journey just in time for the holidays as the “Best of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration,” Presented by P&G, premieres in national syndication on November 18, airing through January 28. Hosted by former NFL wide receiver and co-host of CBS Mornings, Nate Burleson, the “Best of Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”
By G. Napier Barnes III The first intercollegiate football game between Black Colleges took place on December 27, 1892, between Biddle College (now Johnson C. Smith University of Charlotte NC) and Livingstone College (of Salisbury NC). The Charlotte team traveled the 40+ miles by horse and buggy to play the game on Livingstone’s snowy front
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By DL White A well known dictum (saying) suggest, “He (or she) who laughs last, laughs longest)” Include smile as well, because Simone Biles, the diminutive in size (4’8) gymnast came out gigantic during the US Gymnastic Classic competition held in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, August 5-6, ……….smiling all the way! Not that anyone was laughing
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