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Archive for October, 2011
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Robinson Ready to Lead Beavers
Posted on 31 October, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Oregon State men’s basketball coach Craig Robinson doesn’t lack for confidence. In his fourth season as... -
The Legend of Charlie Sifford
Posted on 26 October, 2011 | No CommentsBy Dennis J. Freeman Charlie Sifford says he holds no grudges towards the folks who did him wrong because of... -
Prison Gerrymandering Unlawful
Posted on 21 October, 2011 | No CommentsCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown ended prison-based gerrymandering in the State of California by signing AB 420 (Redistricting) authored by Assemblyman... -
Black College HOF Honors Players
Posted on 20 October, 2011 | No CommentsBlack college football players and coaches have played a significant role in the build up and mainstay of the... -
Stuntwomen Recieve Recognition
Posted on 18 October, 2011 | No CommentsThe 4th Annual Celebrity and Stuntwomen’s Awards Luncheon honored past and present black stuntwomen, individuals who have excelled and built... -
Boxing Has Become A Circus
Posted on 17 October, 2011 | No CommentsProfessional boxing has now become a haven for clowns. It is no longer regarded as the sport where people once... -
Beatles’ George Harrison on Display
Posted on 14 October, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s been a decade since Beatles guitarist George Harrison passed away from cancer. But his memory and his music are... -
Al Davis Pushed for Diversity
Posted on 14 October, 2011 | No CommentsAl Davis will be remembered for many of the wonderful things he accomplished on and off the football field.... -
Lockout Silences NBA Arenas
Posted on 7 October, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s been quiet on all fronts at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. This time of year and all... -
Running from Dad’s Shadow
Posted on 4 October, 2011 | No CommentsStanding in the shadows of an American icon can be a pretty daunting task if your father is Academy Award-winning... -
Slavery by Another Name
Posted on 3 October, 2011 | No CommentsAuthor Douglas A. Blackmon took a column he wrote a decade ago about slavery in this country and ran... -
“Day of Remembrance” for Troy Davis
Posted on 1 October, 2011 | No Comments(Savannah, Ga.) –Amnesty International is urging supporters worldwide who are outraged over the execution of Troy Davis to observe October...