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Olympic gold medalist Bob Beamon calls out Gov. Ron DeSantis on race: He wants us to forget...
Palm Beach Daily News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoLAKE WORTH BEACH — When Bob Beamon raised his right fist as he stood on the podium at the 1968...
A complete history of the summer Olympics, covering every host city
The Telegraph via Yahoo Sports· 2 months agoThe history of the Summer Olympics does not just show us how sports have evolved over time, but also...
On This Day, Oct. 16: Plane carrying Reps. Boggs, Begich disappears in Alaska
United Press International via Yahoo News· 8 months agoHouse Democratic leader Hale Boggs of Louisiana (L) appears with Rep. Nick Begich, D-Alaska, on...
Malcolm Gladwell podcast examines iconic 1968 Olympic protest and its San Jose roots
LA Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMalcolm Gladwell's latest podcast "Legacy of Speed" focuses on the story behind the famous photo of...
Critics who tell Deion Sanders to shut up and coach are evoking a shameful tradition in America
CNN via Yahoo News· 9 months agoUniversity of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders stands in the tradition of outspoken Black...
Notable moments in Black history we should remember in 2023
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEditor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read...
Monroe native Ilgenfritz an international musician
The Monroe News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMONROE — Recently, I wrote about the origins of the moniker “Floral City," describing Monroe to the world. I said its origins were influenced and...
Today in History: October 18, U.S. takes possession of Alaska from Russia
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 8 months agoToday in History Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2023. There are 74 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 18, 1867, the United States took formal possession ...
Today in History: October 16, Cuban missile crisis begins
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 8 months agoToday in History Today is Monday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2023. There are 76 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 16, 1962, the Cuban missile crisis began as President ...
Athlete, Actor, Activist. Damien Leake is a Triple Threat Breaking Barriers
Growing Bolder via AOL· 2 months agoDamien Leake is making his mark on the world as an actor, a civil rights activist, and the fastest...