Tag: Celebrity causes
Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar talks new documentary, MLK, social justice
LOS ANGELES — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an NBA legend, but the man known for his trademark skyhook shot has also devoted his life advocating...
Chloe, Shahidi, Cordae part of Disney EP honoring Black life
NEW YORK — Disney is celebrating this year’s Juneteenth with a new EP about the Black experience featuring actor and activist Yara Shahidi, Chloe...
Winfrey, Hearst have Black journalists tell elders’ stories
NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey and Hearst Magazines are teaming up for interviews that pair young Black journalists with elders who include civil rights...
Keys starts German Open with 6-3, 6-4 win over Frech
BERLIN — Madison Keys started her German Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Polish qualifier Magdalena Frech on Monday.
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Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks “amazing” after knee surgery
EASTLAKE, Ohio — Odell Beckham Jr.'s knee looks fine for football. His softball swing needs work.
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Former NFL star Warrick Dunn tackles housing inequalities
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn is hosting a conversation centered on diversity and inclusion as part of his charity’s Juneteenth celebration.
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ASCAP to honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice
NEW YORK — Three acts who kept music alive during the worldwide pandemic will be honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and...
EXPLAINER: Why a rural pipeline is a climate battleground
As Enbridge Energy prepares to finish rebuilding an oil pipeline across rural northern Minnesota, protesters are occupying part of the construction area and pledging...
Ames wins Principal Charity Classic for 2nd senior title
DES MOINES, Iowa — Stephen Ames won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday for his second PGA Tour Champions title, taking advantage of Tim...
Thongchai Jaidee leads Principal Charity Classic
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thongchai Jaidee closed with a birdie on the par-3 ninth for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead Friday in...