First and Pen
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Informing, inspiring and connecting through voices of color in sports.
Joined January 2021
Shout out to Philly for giving R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass his own street. The 400 block of South Broad Street is now known as Teddy Pendergrass Way. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. 📷 WPVI Philadelphia
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For all of you ignorant Mike Tomlin haters, this is for you. We will always be grateful for Coach T! 🏈✊🏾✊🏾.
“Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season.”. We know. I asked Coach what it means to him.
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Today, CC Sabathia, Dave Parker and Dick Allen will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ⚾️ Sabathia- 6x All-Star, 2009 WS Champ, Cy Young winner.⚾️ Parker- 7x All-Star, 2x WS Champ, 3x Gold Glover winner, 1x NL MVP.⚾️ Allen- 7x All-Star, ROY, 1x AL MVP
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Thanks to Tr**p's racist policies, little leaguers from Venezuela have been barred playing in the U.S. Think about that. Little leaguers can't compete in the U.S. because of ridiculous and discriminatory politics. Story👇🏾.
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A Venezuelan little league team was supposed to play in the Senior Baseball World Series in South Carolina but were denied U.S. visas.
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Hockey continues to have problems with racism, the latest case involving 12-year-old Liam-Niko Robinson. Liam was called a "ni**er" by an opposing player and a brawl ensued. Yet the only one punished was Liam, simply for defending his mother. Story:
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The racist policies of the Tr**p administration continue to impact everything, including sports. Now a Venezuelan little league team was denied U.S. visas to play in the Senior Baseball World Series in South Carolina. Story 👇🏾.
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A Venezuelan little league team was supposed to play in the Senior Baseball World Series in South Carolina but were denied U.S. visas.
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We write that Hulk Hogan should be remembered as the greatest, and most important, wrestler in WWF/WWE history. And who he was exposed to be later in life should never be forgotten either. Story 👇🏾.
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In his passing, many are conflicted over how to remember Hulk Hogan, To us, he was a proud racist and a wrestling legend, in that order.
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RT @evanFmoore: COLUMN: In Oct. 2024, the California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) was lauded by USA Hockey for its anti-bullying/DEI e….
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Liam-Niko Robinson was called a "ni**er" during a youth hockey game, but after defending himself, he was punished instead of the offender.
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Some are conflicted over how to remember Hulk Hogan after his passing. We write that it's not complicated at all. He was an unabashed racist and the biggest name in wrestling history. And he should be remembered in that exact order.
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In his passing, many are conflicted over how to remember Hulk Hogan, To us, he was a proud racist and a wrestling legend, in that order.
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Shout out to Taylor Townsend, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open by beating Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-0. 🎾✊🏾
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Hulk Hogan has passed away. Hogan began his rise to fame after defeating the Iron Sheik for the World Heavyweight Championship in 1984. The WWE Hall of Famer was 71.
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"I had to come back for the insurance because they informed me earlier this year that I'm on COBRA.". Venus Williams was being funny & truthful last night. Health insurance is a real issue for many athletes (bodybuilders, track & field, etc.) in non-team sports. 🎥 mubadalacitidc
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Tyrann Mathieu, aka the Honey Badger, has announced his retirement from the NFL. Mathieu played for the Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs and Saints in his 12 year NFL career and was a Super Bowl champion, a 3x All-Pro and 3x Pro Bowler. Congrats on a great career Tyrann! 🏈👏🏾👏🏾
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Tennessee St. is continuing to hire big names for its athletic programs. Now the Tigers are hiring former NCAA champion Nolan Smith as their new head men's basketball coach. Story👇🏾.
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A former NCAA Champion while at Duke, Nolan Smith takes over at Tennessee St as the new head men's basketball coach.
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Devastated to hear the news that Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. TMZ reports that he passed away from an accidental drowning incident. Absolutely heartbreaking. He was 54. RIP Malcolm. 🙏🏾 😔
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"But just because the national networks are shifting that way doesn’t mean everyone has to follow. That’s why Black and Brown voices must continue to push forward.". The Fox Sports-Barstool deal proves that Black media is more important than ever. Story👇🏾.
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ESPN has Pat McAfee and now Fox Sports has Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports, yet Black sports media isn't going anywhere.
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Remember when 13 year old Mo'ne Davis captivated everyone by becoming the first girl in LLWS history to pitch a win?. Well, more than a decade later, she's trying to get back on the diamond by trying out for the Women's Pro Baseball League. Story 👇🏾.
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In 2014, Mo'ne Davis became the first girl in LLWS history to pitch a win and shutout. Now she'll try out for a pro women's baseball league.
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"Pay us what you owe us.". WNBA players had a simple message for the league on their pre-game shirts before the All-Star Game Saturday night. 🏀💰🔥
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