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CultureSportsCultureSportsThe Night Willis Reed Became ImmortalThe New York Knicks icon died on Tuesday at the age of 80.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedMarch 21, 2023
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EntertainmentMusicEntertainmentMusicBurna Boy, Tems Will Bring Afrobeats to 2023 NBA All-Star GameThe halftime show at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game will feature Afrobeats artists.ByStephanie HollandPublishedFebruary 15, 2023
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CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceLessons from Black Billionaires: Being Twice As Good WorksJust ask Rihanna, LeBron James and Beyoncé, who've all had an historic week.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedFebruary 9, 2023
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EntertainmentEntertainmentOctavia Spencer Discusses Racism She Experienced During Early Days in LAThe Oscar-winner revealed how she had to adjust expectations when she first moved to California.ByStephanie HollandPublishedJanuary 20, 2023
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CultureSportsCultureSportsIf the Phoenix Suns Sale Goes Through Without Including Any Non-White Partners, The NBA's Gotten It All WrongRooting out racism in sports starts at the top. Robert Sarver was all the proof the Association needed.ByKeith ReedPublishedDecember 20, 2022
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