Feb 1, 2021 | Business, Food & Beverage, Sports
There are many Arizonans that make history every day by uplifting and strengthening the Black community. And Chef Ronald Young is one of those people. Young went from a star athlete to star chef in the Valley. He said he has learned to “trust the process,”...
Jan 25, 2021 | Art, Dance, Sports
UCLA artistic gymnast Nia Dennis gave the world a dose of Black Girl Magic during this weekend’s competition against Arizona State. Her ‘Black Excellence’ routine earned her a near-perfect score of 9.95. Dennis hit the mat to music by Missy Elliott, Kendrick Lamar,...
Jan 4, 2021 | Education, Leadership, Sports
Bianca Smith, 29, has become the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball, being named a Boston Red Sox minor league system coach, The Seattle Medium reported. In the role, she will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in...
Oct 5, 2020 | Books, Sports
After 15 years of welcoming renowned authors to the Wilmette Public Library, officials said this week a need to limit large gatherings due to COVID-19 safety guidelines has led to a planned virtual visit from author Arshay Cooper later this month. The library’s...
Aug 24, 2020 | Leadership, Sports
The Washington Football Team has announced that they have appointed Jason Wright the new team president, making him the first Black person to ever hold the position of an NFL team. This also makes Wright the youngest team president in the NFL. The Washington...
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