Black Power & Black Athletes
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If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything; we’ve heard that a million times before. And when you decide to take a stand – true warriors realize that you have to lay it all out on the line—the guts, the glory, the fame and yes, the FORTUNE! The way to maintain Black power is to sometimes turn your back on the “almighty “dollar-dollar- bill y’all,” and it is long overdue that Black athletes today start to get on the bandwagon for justice started by Black athletes decades ago.
Astros legend Bob ‘The Bull’ Watson dies at 74
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Bob "The Bull" Watson, the first African-American GM to win a World Series, died Thursday due to kidney disease. He was 74. His legacy was honored in March with the dedication of the Bob Watson Education Center at the Astros Youth Academy in Acres Home.
Texans head coach trades star WR, allegedly compares him to Aaron Hernandez
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Social media is "dragging" Houston Texans Head Coach Bill O'Brien after trading away star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is arguably its second-most valuable player, for Arizona running back David Johnson.
Mo’Nique’s new ‘Houston Equalizers’ brings professional co-ed basketball to Bayou City
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Academy Award-winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique and her husband, Sidney, are reppin' Houston in a major way while adding sports team owners to their repertoire. The 'Precious' Best Supporting Actress Oscar holder visited the Bayou City to announce the couple is the new owner of the "Houston Equalizers," part of the Global Mixed Gender Basketball League (GMGB).
Yates’ upcoming valedictorian holds 4.2 GPA despite major challenges
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Malon, 17, is this year’s valedictorian, with a 4.2 GPA despite facing many family setbacks in her life. The teen suffered the passing of her father, Michael Garner, on Oct. 6, 2018, and her grandfather, Henry Garner, in February 2020. Her mother, Paulette, is incarcerated.
Former Houston Texan hosts race for Sickle Cell Trait awareness
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More than 300 runners and walkers crossed the finish line in Stude Park on Feb. 23 to educate the public on the dangers of Sickle Cell Trait (SCT). They participated in the 10th annual Darling Dash 10K/5K/1K Race for #SickleCellTrait, presented by UT Physicians and hosted by local nonprofit, As One Foundation (AOF).
Fans upset after Kobe’s parents barely acknowledged during memorial
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It was a somber, star-studded event as celebrities, athletes and other who's who of the nation joined fans in mourning at the Staples Center, also known as "The House that Kobe Built" for a "Celebration of Life" in honor of the late Lakers legend and his 13-year-old daughter, who died together in a tragic helicopter crash.
Community steps up, pours out love for former Houston Oilers player
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By: N.L. Preston HOUSTON – He thanks the good Lord up above, the community who’s rushed in to help and the reporters who’ve brought his story to light, Bobby Simon has plenty to be thankful for, and he’s expressing it all through a river of “happy” tears. The ex-NFL player is overwhelmed by the
Go sistah! Redskins reportedly hiring first Black female full-time asst. coach in NFL
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Is there NOTHING a BLACK WOMAN can't do? According to ESPN sources, the Washington Redskins are working to make Jennifer King the first African American female full-time assistant coach in the NFL.
Mahomes becomes 3rd black QB to win Super Bowl
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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV, making Patrick Mahomes the third black quarterback to win the Lombardi Trophy.