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Rasheed Wallace, a versatile basketball talent, left Portland for the Atlanta Hawks, only to be traded to the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 19, 2004. His addition proved pivotal, leading the Pistons to an NBA championship. Wallace shares a laugh with Rich...
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President Trump's executive orders dismantling federal DEI initiatives are disheartening yet unsurprising, reflecting his longstanding opposition. These measures reverse decades of civil rights progress. DEI aims to correct societal inequities, not d...
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Clyde Drexler, a standout guard/forward, led the Portland Trailblazers to the NBA Finals twice, losing to the Pistons and Bulls. In 1995, Drexler joined the Houston Rockets, reuniting with Hakeem Olajuwon. This move proved pivotal, securing the champ...
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Today, seeing seven-footers play beyond the paint in basketball is common. However, in the '90s and early 2000s, this was rare. On February 13, 2000, history was made with one of the tallest NBA frontlines. Tim Duncan and Shaquille O’Neal led the We...
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CLEVELAND — In 2025, you might spot Quartez Harris in a local Ohio bookstore or at a book fair. Celebrated for his picture book “Go Tell It,” Harris pays tribute to James Baldwin. With a poetic style, he mirrors Baldwin’s journey, resonating with you...
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Residents of Lincoln Heights, Ohio, now armed and vigilant, patrol their neighborhoods after expelling neo-Nazis. Despite national attention, they criticize law enforcement's inaction. The historic Black community, known for cultural icons, unites in...
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O.J. Simpson, once a football legend, transitioned to announcing and acting post-retirement. However, his life took a dramatic turn with the infamous murder trial. Accused of killing ex-wife Nicole Brown and friend Ron Goldman, Simpson was acquitted...
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Ozzie Smith, renowned for his defensive prowess, became a St. Louis Cardinals icon, though he initially played with the San Diego Padres. On Feb. 11, 1982, after intense negotiations due to his no-trade clause, Smith joined the Cardinals, solidifying...
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jackie Robinson, the first Black Major League Baseball player, passed before Frank Robinson became the inaugural Black manager in baseball on April 8, 1975. Frank’s debut in Cleveland marked a historic milestone. Fans celebrated Bl...