Tag: Celebrity causes
Classic Stage Company has a treat: Three ‘Assassins’ casts
NEW YORK — White House hopefuls may want to steer clear of Classic Stage Company next week: Not one or even two, but three...
Nearly 30 years later, Couples gives 1992 driver to Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Couples for years was the only Masters champion who failed to take part in one of the many traditions at...
LeBron James, Chadwick Boseman honored at NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James received the President’s Award for his public service achievements at the 52nd NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by...
Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits
NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg said Thursday that he will donate his $1 million Genesis Prize to 10 nonprofits that are working for racial...
Hamilton: F1 can’t ignore race hosts’ human rights issues
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday urged the global racing series to not ignore human rights violations in the countries where it stages...
Public reaction to killings at Atlanta-area massage parlors
Reactions to the shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors that left eight dead, mostly women of Asian descent:
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Lawyers for Johnny Depp appeal ‘wife beater’ ruling in UK
LONDON — Lawyers for Johnny Depp moved to overturn a British court ruling that he assaulted his ex-wife, Amber Heard, by arguing Thursday that...
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
SAN FRANCISCO — NBA star Stephen Curry is drawing acclaim from civil rights leaders for his work campaigning for social justice, his support of...
Obama in upcoming podcast credits his mother for his path
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama reveals in an upcoming podcast with rocker Bruce Springsteen that he chose a career of public service...
Louisiana high school boasts 4 best-album Grammy nominees
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans high school is celebrating Grammy nominations for four of its graduates.
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