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PHOENIX — In advance of Sunday’s national championship game, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was highly complimentary of UCLA head coach Cori Close. Staley said she knew what it was like to win that first title after so many years on the trail, and she wanted Close to have that experience — just not at her expense.“It’s special,” Staley said. “You’re playing on the last day of college women’

PHOENIX – As the clock ticked down in the fourth quarter of the national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina, Bruins assistant coach Michaela Onyenwere appeared restless on the sidelines. Despite UCLA leading South Carolina by 20-plus points, the program’s first championship awaiting only the sound of the final buzzer, Onyenwere sat fidgeting with her coach’s notebook, continuing to

A literacy program has already proven its success with increased reading scores for Black and underserved students in Washington, D.C., schools.A federally funded literacy grant program has reportedly boosted the reading levels of participating students across D.C. public charter schools. The program was enacted to address a systemic problem among this demographic, in which Black and poorer studen

It’s Trick Daddy versus the AKAs after the rapper received flack for his performance at the sorority’s conference.The rapper performed at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 73rd South Atlantic Regional Conference, leaving members uncomfortable with his lewd song lyrics. As Trick Daddy got into some of famous, and explicit, hits, the sorority’s directors shut the April 3 party down. The regional di

Jonathan Majors reportedly had an on-set incident while filming a movie for Daily Wire amid production crew strikes.According to Deadline, Majors and his co-star, JC Kilcoyne, were caught on tape falling through a window while filming a scene for the action film, currently titled “Knuckle.” In the footage, revealed to the public April 3, the actors stumbled back, crashing through a window as they

Dawn Staley exuded sportsmanship during her debrief of a heated exchange with UConn coach Geno Auriemma after her team’s March Madness win.Staley, head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks, got into a shouting match with Auriemma as the April 3 game came to a close. The Final Four match-up saw Staley and the Gamecocks securing the lead with 62-48 win. Before the clock ran out, Auriemma began to

INDIANAPOLIS — As the celebration by Michigan players moved from the playing floor to the locker room following their dominating win over Arizona, a postgame gathering was picking up steam among the south baseline. Jalen Rose leaned over a railing to pose for selfies, Juwan Howard high-fived everyone who raised a hand, and Chris Webber obliged each handshake, photo op and autograph request.“A grea

Among the many who are facing rising food, gasoline, health care, and other surging costs, Black parents are feeling an extra burden. But current financial challenges are sparking an interest in teaching children financial literacy.Some 78% of Black parents report that their financial stress now is making them realize how important it is to teach their children about handling money, according to n

In the Black community, Easter Sunday is more than a religious holiday.While a time to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to Biblical accounts, Easter Sunday is also a gathering of culture, community, and faith within the Black church circles. The holiday serves as a time for Black Christians to put on their “Easter best” and celebrate with their families. As Easter symbolizes hope,

Rori Harmon’s college career came to a difficult close the night of April 3, as Texas fell 51-44 to UCLA Bruins women’s basketball, ending the Longhorns’ season and marking the final game of Harmon’s tenure. The senior guard left the court visibly emotional, embracing head coach Vic Schaefer after checking out for the last time. Frustration was evident as she struck her leg while processing the mo

By Robert Hill  Melvin Edwards, a groundbreaking sculptor known for transforming welded steel into powerful reflections on African-American history and resistance, died March 30 at 88 in his Baltimore home. Edwards built a decades-long career focused on his “Lynch Fragments” series, a collection of over 300 works that combined found metal into abstract forms inspired by African-American history. H

Culture shifts in the digital age have led many African Americans to approach Easter weekend differently than they may have in previous generations. People are reconsidering their usual holiday practices. Some combine religious observances with cultural elements, ancestral traditions and nightlife activities to form distinctive Easter celebrations. Make no mistake about it, religious institutions

A 40-year-old Georgia woman has died following a reported head injury sustained during a zip-lining outing in Puerto Rico, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.Tamirah Dix was visiting the island when the accident occurred on March 28 at Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis, according to local reports. Authorities say Dix was allegedly struck in the h

Hulu has decided not to move forward with the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” a project tied to high-profile names including Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony, according to reports. The series, which was first announced in development in 2024, drew inspiration from Anthony’s book “The Love Playbook: Rules for Love, Sex, and Happiness.” The project was developed under Kardashian’s first-look deal with 20

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has entered the hospitality industry, opening her first restaurant inside Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The café, named Taste of Gold, opened March 24 in Terminal A near Gate A8, offering travelers a new dining option inspired by the athlete’s record-breaking career.The venue reflects Biles’ legacy, incorporating design elements that highlight her ach

PHOENIX — Ahead of the postgame news conference following South Carolina’s 62-48 defeat of UConn in the Final Four on Friday, the attending media gathered with a buzz as they waited for the show to begin.The anticipation, in large part, wasn’t to dissect the masterfully engineered takedown Dawn Staley and her Gamecocks had orchestrated against the undefeated Huskies, a team that had been lauded as

By Robert Hill  NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife, author Ayesha Curry, have partnered with Warren Buffett for a high-profile charity initiative as Buffett brings back his long-running philanthropic lunch auction. The event, called “A Seat at the Table,” marks the return of Buffett’s charity auction, which has raised more than $50 million over the past two decades. This year’s event will feature

“If everybody is so goddamn worried about me, why ain’t nobody come to help me?” – Tupac Shakur (1994)Golf courses are sanctuaries. Over 18 holes, a unique intimacy forms. Inhibitions lower, and people speak freely — often through cigar smoke or due to liquid courage. Business deals begin here. Work feels like play, and workplace consequences fade into the background.That’s the fantasy golf sells,

A reported U.S. military strike on a bridge near Tehran has ignited widespread criticism, with legal experts and international observers raising concerns about civilian harm and potential violations of the laws of war. According to officials cited in reports, American forces under order of President Trump targeted the B1 bridge twice in what has been described as a “double tap” strike. A U.S. mili

A social media controversy is unfolding after a content creator was accused of using artificial intelligence to replicate another influencer’s viral photos without permission, prompting widespread backlash online. Tatiana Elizabeth publicly accused fellow influencer Lauren Blake Boultier of digitally altering images to make it appear as though she attended a high-profile tennis event by placing he