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Tom Joyner’s homophobic message to Black community is sad but no surprise
May. 22 | On May 1, Jason Collins, the 7’-0” center for the Washington Wizards and a former Boston Celtic, came out. His statement — “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m Black. And I’m gay” — made the cover story for the May 6...
Black women hit hard by chemical dependency
May. 22 | As the weather begins to improve and we plan for all the cookouts, graduations, holidays and birthday parties, one thing that will not be forgotten is the drinks. It would not be a party without them, right? Some of us cannot wait for happy...
Tennis program ‘hooks’ kids into learning useful academic skills
May. 22 | One child takes a swing, and the ball hit the net. Another one swings, and the ball sails out of play. Still another takes a swing, and the ball politely touches the court for a hard-fought point. Then the four children rotate...
NBA Final Four: Spurs and Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers
May. 22 | When the 2013 NBA playoffs began, there were 16 teams positioned to make a run for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Now we are down to the final four — San Antonio Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. The Western Conference...
Why should I care about high blood pressure?
May. 22 | J. Michael Gonzalez-Campoy, MD, PhD, FACE By Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD and J. Michael Gonzalez-Campoy,...
Former Johnson star, former Henry coach in new ventures
May. 22 | This week’s brief column highlights a former high school boys’ basketball star who had an outstanding first year in college and a former Minneapolis City Conference coach returning home — well, sort of. MARCUS MARSHALL was...
Jimmy Lee gets ‘overdue’ induction into High School Hall of Fame
May. 22 | Only known photo of Jim “Jimmy” Lee with his teams as shown on overhead projector at induction ceremonyPhoto by Charles Hallman Jim “Jimmy” Lee posthumously “crossed the threshold” Sunday as the only Black member of...
Better Way To Life founder finds fulfillment helping the homeless
May. 22 | News Analysis By Dwight Hobbes Contributing Writer McKayla DuJour It is the job of politicians, more than actually solving the public’s problems, to make sweeping statements about how well they supposedly are solving the public’s problems. That’s...
Create your dream job
May. 22 | Second of a three-part series “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” — Arnold Toynbee As noted in Toynbee’s quote, finding the juncture where work becomes as enjoyable as play is the ultimate goal...
