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1 month, 1 week ago

Why Kamala Harris Lost Michigan — And Another Democrat Won

LOADING ERROR LOADING EASTPOINTE, Mich. ― Election Day was less than a week away when I joined Edwin Woodson for some canvassing through a working-class neighborhood just north of the Detroit city line. Harris and her supporters did their best to remind voters that conservative agendas, like the right-wing Project 2025 blueprint for Trump’s second term, called for national restrictions …

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2 months ago

As the Clippers open their new arena, breaking down the true value of a new home

LA Times

For Dan Kennedy, the odd thing about his homecoming was how it never quite felt like home. And what happened is, you did end up with a lot of these second-class tenants in these facilities.” By the 1990s, as the older stadiums’ decades-long leases came up, those tenants wanted out, and in the process, ushered in a new era of …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Waverly B. Woodson Jr., who was part of the only African American combat unit involved in the D-Day invasion during World War II, spent more than a day treating wounded troops under heavy German fire — all while injured himself. “My father, if he could have been here today, would have been humbled.” The award, the second-highest honor …

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5 months ago

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting Thursday, capping off nearly 15 years in his role. His departure marks yet another chancellor vacancy in …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

Associated Press

OMAHA BEACH, France — A medal richly deserved but long denied to an African American combat medic wounded on Omaha Beach in the D-Day landings was tenderly laid Friday on the hallowed sands where he saved lives and shed blood. U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on the beach where he came ashore …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

A Black medic wounded on D-day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored

LA Times

Steve Woodson speaks during a medal ceremony for his late father, Cpl. Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-day invasion of France during World War II, is being posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of the heroism and determination he showed treating troops under heavy …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Waverly Woodson Jr., a medic who was part of the only Black combat unit to take part in the D-Day invasion of France during World War II, is being posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in recognition of the heroism and determination he showed treating troops under heavy enemy fire. Members of the First Army, which included Woodson’s …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due

Associated Press

NEW YORK — One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. That helped fuel the actor’s push to narrate and executive produce the four-part National Geographic docuseries “Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color,” which premieres Monday, days ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when the Allies landed on the coast of …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

LA Times

Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations. for the Study of African American History, who first came up with the idea of the celebration that became Black History Month. for the Study of African American History, said Woodson chose that week …

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54 years, 11 months ago

What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

Associated Press

This article by former AP reporter Jesse J. Holland was originally published on Feb. 2, 2017. Woodson is a founder of the Association for the Study of African American History, who first came up with the idea of the celebration that became Black History Month. It was Carter G. Woodson, a founder of the Association for the Study of African …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83

New York Times

“When my time on Earth is gone And my activities here are passed I want they bury me upside down And my critics can kiss my ass” Bob Knight, March 12, 1994 Clair Bee was unquestionably one of the greatest college basketball coaches in history. “I don’t think there’s a player that ever played for Coach Knight that didn’t want …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Zac Larrier throws a 94-yard touchdown and No. 22 Air Force shuts down Navy 17-6

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said early in the week that quarterback Zac Larrier would be out “a while” — then his status apparently changed rather dramatically. I truly thought last week on Saturday night that he was finished for the season.” Larrier overcame his …

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1 year, 2 months ago

A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Va. — An African American combat medic who was wounded while landing on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion in northern France but went on to tend to dozens of troops was posthumously honored Wednesday in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Corporal Waverly Woodson with an aid bag.” Woodson was a 21-year-old Army medic assigned to the only …

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1 year, 7 months ago

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted?

BBC

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted? Ich bin wie der Fluss Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp – Literary translator and children's book consultant, United Kingdom 1. Le temps des secrets Dr Melanie Ramdarshan Bold – Senior Lecturer in Children's Literature, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom 1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Chris Smith – Children's author and broadcaster, United Kingdom …

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1 year, 7 months ago

The greatest children's books of the 21st Century

BBC

The greatest children's books of the 21st Century BBC/Mammoth Screen/Ilze Kitshoff Fourteen titles published this millennium made it into BBC Culture's 100 greatest children's books. Perhaps that's why, almost a quarter of a century into the millennium, BBC Culture's newly released list of the 100 greatest children's books is dominated by 20th-Century titles – in particular, books published in the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Men’s college basketball transfer portal commits and their fits: Dickinson, Perry and more

New York Times

The men’s college basketball transfer portal continues to churn. The counting numbers may have been down by his standards — he averaged almost 22 points per game, still — but that’s just because he had a better team around him. He was Butler’s second-leading scorer in 2022-23, averaging 11.6 points on 10 shot attempts per game, including 37.8 percent from …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Amid youth mental health crisis, teens ask for a kinder college admissions process

LA Times

By most measures, 18-year-old Gregory Woodson is a success. “For many of them, one important source of such stress is the college admissions process which they describe as being less about growth and exploration and more about checking boxes and fitting into a narrow definition of success.” It is a laborious and distressing experience for many students, especially those whose …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Kansas basketball’s Kevin McCullar Jr. captains the 2023 All-Glue team

New York Times

Kevin McCullar Jr. had a big decision to make and not a lot of time to make it. “They treated me like I was out there playing every day.” As a redshirt freshman, McCullar entered Texas Tech’s starting lineup for the season’s final six games. “He’s a Glue Guy, but he’s really a do whatever the team needs guy,” Smart …

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1 year, 10 months ago

1 side owned slaves. The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals

NPR

1 side owned slaves. toggle caption Courtesy of Craig Woodson "That's how we have evolved here, as being a part of America," says Patty LaBauve, Edgar's niece. — Carter G. Woodson Craig apologized, saying he takes responsibility for the sins of his forefathers "There is no better family than the Woodson family to tell the story of what has happened …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Buie’s late basket lifts Northwestern over No. 14 Indiana

Associated Press

EVANSTON, Ill. — Boo Buie drove hard toward the rim, pulled up for a short hook shot and watched his tiebreaking basket swish through the net. It can’t be luck at this point.” Northwestern took sole possession of second place in the conference standings with its program-record fourth win over a ranked opponent this season. But now, our guys are …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Big battle takes center stage in No. 1 Purdue-No. 21 Indiana

Associated Press

— Zach Edey arrived on Purdue’s campus three years ago as an intriguing, inexperienced prospect. “He’s bigger than any player I’ve ever coached against,” Tom Izzo said after Edey had a career-high 38 points and 13 rebounds against Michigan State last Sunday. “As you know, last year Trayce didn’t even get a chance to play him,” Indiana coach Mike Woodson …

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2 years ago

Kravitz: Hoosiers are here to win with statement victory over North Carolina

New York Times

— The day before Indiana squeezed the life out of North Carolina at Assembly Hall, preseason first-team All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis shared a moment with Bob Knight, who was attending practice with former Hoosier stars Randy Wittman and Ted Kitchel. “You’re here to win.” One day later, the 10th-ranked Hoosiers, playing in front of a manic, white-out crowd that included students …

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2 years ago

Thompson leads No. 11 Hoosiers past Little Rock 87-68

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 11 Indiana beat Little Rock 87-68, finishing the game with a headband stained red from the inadvertent blow he took 11 1/2 minutes into the game. “I think it was somebody’s elbow, but I’ve got a real big gash.” The Hoosiers needed everything they could …

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Why Kamala Harris Lost Michigan — And Another Democrat Won

As the Clippers open their new arena, breaking down the true value of a new home

80 years after D-Day the family of a Black World War II combat medic receives his medal for heroism

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announces his retirement after nearly 15 years in the role

Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

A Black medic wounded on D-day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored

A Black medic wounded on D-Day saved dozens of lives. He’s finally being posthumously honored

Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due

What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month

Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight dies at 83

Zac Larrier throws a 94-yard touchdown and No. 22 Air Force shuts down Navy 17-6

A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire

The 100 greatest children's books: Who voted?

The greatest children's books of the 21st Century

Men’s college basketball transfer portal commits and their fits: Dickinson, Perry and more

Amid youth mental health crisis, teens ask for a kinder college admissions process

Kansas basketball’s Kevin McCullar Jr. captains the 2023 All-Glue team

1 side owned slaves. The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals

Buie’s late basket lifts Northwestern over No. 14 Indiana

Big battle takes center stage in No. 1 Purdue-No. 21 Indiana

Kravitz: Hoosiers are here to win with statement victory over North Carolina

Thompson leads No. 11 Hoosiers past Little Rock 87-68