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QB Uiagalelei rallies No. 1 Clemson to 34-28 win over BC - Black News Channel
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman DJ Uiagalelei already made Clemson history by leading the biggest comeback in the history of Death Valley. He'll get the chance to make even more next week with Trevor Lawrence ruled out for the showdown with No 4 Notre Dame due to
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Naval Medal of Honor
Robert Blake, powder boy aboard the USS Marbelhead, was the first Black awarded the Naval Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism, and intrepidity at the risk of his own life. The heroic action ocurred during a victorious battle off the coast of South Carolina on this day.
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Dec
23
1863
Panthers rebound from last week's loss, overpowers Warhawks | The Atlanta Voice
Last Saturday’s game against Coastal Carolina left a bad taste in the mouths of Georgia State Panthers fans and players. Being shutout 51-0 at home can test a player’s mentality, confidence, and play. The great news for the Panthers is that the offense looked like their usual form dropping
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Lawrence Taylor
Named Lawrence Julius Taylor at the time of his birth in 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia, Taylor was late in joining football as compared to the others in his field. Since he did not start playing until his junior year at Lafayette High School, Taylor was not highly recruited and so ended up at the
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Bridgeland WR Dylan Goffney makes plays - DefenderNetwork.com
In 2017, Cy Fair High School shocked the Texas football world and unexpectedly won a state title. This year, with a 10-0 overall record, Bridgeland High School appears to be cast as Cinderella after upsetting undefeated Cy Fair by a score of 41-29 to end the regular season. Despite Cy
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Goff Struggles in Rams 23-20 Loss against 49ers - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay challenged his team and more directly his franchise quarterback in Jared Goff after a rough performance. The post Goff Struggles in Rams 23-20 Loss against 49ers appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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First black CPA
Jesse B. Blayton became the first black certified public accountant in the United States.
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Jan
0
2000
Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks - Los Angeles Sentinel
Not many wins or losses can carry the weight as embarrassing just by the sheer result of victory or defeat but that is the reality when facing a winless team. The post Jets Upset Rams in 23-20 Stunner; Picking Up First Win in 51 Weeks appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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George Dixon's Birthday
George was born in Africville, (Halifax), Nova
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Jun
27
1890
Harvard Phi Beta Kappa
In 1895 Boston's William Monroe Trotter became the first Black to receive a Phi Beta Kappa key from Harvard University.
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
Walter Payton
Walter Payton was an American footballer who played for the Chicago Bears. He was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1953 to Peter and Alyne Payton. He had two siblings and was a member of the Boy Scouts, Little League, and the local church. He also played in the marching band at his high
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Source: Black History Resources
Jan
10
1988
Kansas State, Athletes React To Offensive Tweet - Black News Channel
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State University is reviewing its options after a tweet by a student about the death of George Floyd prompted outrage from several students, including two football players who threatened to leave, the schools president said Friday. On Thursday, one month since
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Chelsea Alderman
William J. Williams, a lawyer, was the first Black elected to the Chelsea Board of Aldermen. His term was from 1902 to 1906. He also served as a captain in Company L of the State Militia.
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Barry Sanders
Barry Sanders, born on July 16, 1968 in Wichita, Kanas is a former American football running back. He was the son of William, who was a Roofer and Shirley, a registered nurse. He was the one of the eleven children. He attended Wichita North High School. During his career with the Detroit Lions of
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Jul
16
1968
Early Boston Latin Graduates
Parker Bailey (Class of 1877) and Clement Morgan (Class of 1886) were the first Black graduates of the Boston Latin School. Both went on to Harvard College. Bailey pursued a lifetime of teaching at the M Street High School in Washington, D.C., Morgan graduated from Harvard Law School and served as
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Source: African Americans in Boston: More Than 350 Years
First Black Artist to Design a U.S. Postage Stamp
On sale this day was a stamp designed to commemorate the one-hundreth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. It was designed by George Olden which made him the first Black to design a U.S. postage stamp.
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Aug
16
1963
W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois was the first Black elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters.
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Dec
22
1943
UGA: Trask, Florida upend Georgia 44-28 in 'Cocktail Party' | The Atlanta Voice
Kyle Trask started jumping up and down on the sideline. His Florida teammates took it to another level, running and leaping into the stands. Coach Dan Mullen wasn’t going to be left out off the fun. Mullen pulled himself onto the edge of the front row and celebrated wildly with fans. Mullen clearly
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
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Alexander: Could Cam Akers emerge as the Rams’ feature back? | L.A. Focus News
The assumption all along this season has been that the Rams personified the dreaded cliché, running back by committee. Three runners were assigned to handle the job once held by Todd Gurley, sharing the load and reinforcing the recent NFL wisdom that running backs are expendable. Much of that, of
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Good and bad in Georgia State 34-31 loss against Louisiana | The Atlanta Voice
The season opener for the Georgia State Panthers lived up to the hype and came down to the wire. In a 31-28 loss to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, it was heartbreaking if you were a Panthers fan but great to see as a fan of the Sun Belt Conference and a college football fan. Both teams have a lot to
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
Student Athlete of the Week: Kendrick "Ju Ju" Jennings | Dallas Weekly
We at the Dallas Weekly can’t wait to see what Ju Ju does in the future. But for now, we are delighted to name Kendrick Jennings our Student Athlete of the Week!
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Roland Hayes
Roland Hayes became the first Black to sing in the Symphony Hall in Boston. The 1917 concert did not attract much public attention, but another in the same venue held on this day, was triumphant.
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Dec
2
1923
USC Remains Undefeated In 38-13 Blowout Win Over Washington State - Los Angeles Sentinel
The Washington State Cougars were no match for the undefeated Trojans at their home stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night. The No. 16 USC Trojans were led by second-year quarterback Kedon Slovis to a 38-13 record-setting
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Chargers Weekly- Chapter 17
With a 3-8 record at this point in the season, the Chargers are playing spoiler for the rest of the season. By beating the Patriots, who have a record of 5-6, they would give the Patriots their 7th loss of the season. This would be somewhat monumental for the NFL, as the Patriots have not lost more
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Cancellation of fall sports fuels a peaceful protest at SCS - TSDMemphis.com
A group of like-minded Shelby County Schools student-athletes and their parents gathered outside SCS headquarters Wednesday morning (Sept. 16) to express their anger and frustration with SCS Supt. Joris Ray’s decision to cancel all fall sports because of the COVID 19 epidemic. “We were all just
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Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell is a professional American football player who played for the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. He was born on March 29, 1955 in Tyler, Texas. He was the sixth of eleven children in his family. Their father died when he was very young. He began playing football at
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Jul
27
1991
WBC Junior Middleweight Title
Thomas Hit Man Hearns wins the WBC Junior Middleweight title. This is one of five weight classes that he has won a boxing title making him the first Black to win boxing titles in five different weight classes.
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Dec
3
1982
Georgia's D'Wan Mathis to transfer after losing starting job | The Atlanta Voice
Quarterback D’Wan Mathis, who opened the season as No. 11 Georgia’s starter, has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Coach Kirby Smart said Monday he wanted Mathis, a redshirt freshman, to continue his career at Georgia, where JT Daniels has emerged as the starter. “I am excited to see his
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Super rematch: Hill burned Bucs repeatedly in 1st meeting - Black News Channel
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Tyreek Hill sprinted past cornerback Carlton Davis again, caught the ball in stride and then cut so sharply that safety Mike Edwards ended up flailing at him with one arm near the sideline. Hill casually jogged a few more yards before pausing at the goal line and
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World Middleweight Title
Thomas Hit Man Hearns wins the World Middleweight title. This is one of five weight classes that he has won a boxing title making him the first Black to win boxing titles in five different weight classes.
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Apr
15
1985
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