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The Rise of the “Bright Stars”: Inside the Underdog South Sudan Olympic Basketball Team

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By Ryan Yablonski Last week, South Sudan put the basketball world on notice as the 43-point underdog took USA’s Hall of Fame-level Olympic team by surprise, dominating most of the exhibition game until falling behind in the final minutes 101-100. South Sudanese basketball has been on a meteoric rise, causing many to ask, “who is […]

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NYC’s Top Ten HS Ballers: Student-Athlete Amerie Santana

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by Sebastian Castro Amerie Santana is one of New York City’s Top Ten High School Ballers. Amerie is a born-and-raised Brooklyn local attending Summit Academy, where she plays on the varsity basketball team, the Summit Academy Eagles. Standing 5’4” at 16 years old, Amerie shattered expectations when she reached the scoring benchmark of 1,000 points

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Building Relationships Through Basketball: Interview with Coach Mel

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By Jade Coley Throughout American history, particularly in American sports, there have been countless stories of a team or an individual athlete that overcame insurmountable odds into victory, into history books, and onto the silver screen. Rudy, Hoosiers, A League of Their Own, Remember the Titans, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Venus and Serina Williams, are

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Discover the Hidden Gems of Harlem: A Journey Through Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill

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New York, NY – Fordham University Press is thrilled to announce the upcoming book tour for Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill: Alexander Hamilton’s Old Harlem Neighborhood Through the Centuries by acclaimed Los Angeles-based author Davida Siwisa James. This fascinating book explores the storied past of Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill in Harlem, New York City.

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East Harlem Hoops

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by Sebastian Castro East Harlem Hoops gives Harlem a safe space for community members to play basketball and seek resources and guidance. The program was founded in 2009 by Stephen Mayes and Canraba Rogers-Wright and is run by the Salvation Army. Rogers-Wright, alongside Trevor Stanley, volunteer to organize schedules, meet with coaches, and keep track

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Dr. Helene Gayle: How Spelman College’s President Serves as a Leader in the HBCU Community

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by Sebastian Castro Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were created after the Civil War to provide a space for African Americans to receive higher education. At that point in time, the majority of institutions were still segregated and denied African Americans the right to attend. Today, there are 101 institutions in the United States

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Top Ten Reasons why you Should Attend an HBCU

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AKA. America’s Hidden “Ivies” By The Harlem Times Staff Historically Black Colleges or University (HBCU) can be a uniquely empowering experience for students, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond education. Here are the top ten reasons why your child should consider attending an HBCU: 1. Culturally Affirming Environment: HBCUs provide a nurturing environment

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Montell Jordan announced as Alcorn State’s Commencement speaker

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Lorman, Miss., May 03, 2024 — Alcorn State University announces Grammy Award-winning artist Montell Jordan as its Spring 2024 Commencement speaker. Two ceremonies will be held on Saturday, May 11, in the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex. The first ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and honor graduates from the Golden Class of 1974, College

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Black Public Media Awards $610,000 to Film and Immersive Media Projects

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Celebrated filmmaker Sam Pollard was presented BPM’s Trailblazer Award at PitchBLACK Awards NEW YORK (April 26, 2024) — Black Public Media (BPM) awarded a total of $610,000 to film and immersive projects and creatives at its seventh PitchBLACK Forum — the largest pitch competition for independent filmmakers and creative technologists developing new projects about the global Black experience —

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