Meet Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Fastest Woman in the World Who Just Broke Usain Bolt’s Record
Worldwide — Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a Jamaican sprinter, has been named the fastest woman in the world after her recent victory in the 100-meter final at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar. At the age of 32, she has also made history as the oldest woman…
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Kicks Off Summer With Swim Clinic to Teach African Americans Water Safety, Prevent Drownings
Brooklyn, NY — To promote water safety and help reduce incidents of drowning in his district, New York State Sen. Kevin Parker partnered with the Swim 1922 partnership between Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and USA Swimming on Saturday, June 22 to hold a half-day clinic…
Nile Swim Club Grand Opening
Philadelphia, PA – The historic Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Pennsylvania reopened over the Memorial Day weekend with a full itinerary of family oriented events for current members and designed to attract new members to the venerable swimming club. The day long weekend events were…
NBA Legend is ‘Selling It All’ for Underprivileged Kids
Nationwide – Rather than keeping his NBA memorabilia and awards in a trophy room, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is putting hundreds of his basketball treasures onto the auctioneer’s block to raise money for disadvantaged kids. In addition to auctioning signed basketballs, jerseys, and even his iconic game…
10-Year Old Boy Bowls a Perfect Game and Makes History!
Linden, NJ — Kai Struthers, a 10-year old boy from New Jersey, recently made history when he bowled a perfect game in a competition at Jersey Lanes in Linden. Kai is now the youngest person to bowl a 300, and the second youngest in the…
Meet the 3 Black Women Who Designed Lebron James’ New Nike Shoes
News Wire – The first LeBron signature shoe to be reimagined by female designers has been born. Three African American designers from Harlem, NYC – Kimberly Goldson, Felisha Noel, and Undra Celeste Duncan – were selected to tackle the project based on their previous work…
NFL Player Puts Youth First With Classic In Philadelphia
NFL Player Jaelen Strong lit up La Salle University’s Tom Gala Arena on Sunday July 1st. With the goal to bring excitement to his community, Jaelen Strong introduced and hosted the first annual “Youth First Me Last Celebrity Classic”. Presented by his organization SNPGD, Jaelen…
Philly Boxing Great, Honored with Boulevard Dedication
Philadelphia and the boxing world honored a champion with the dedication of a boulevard. Heavyweight boxing legend, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was honored on April 11th with the dedication of Smokin’ Joe Frazier Boulevard. On site to honor the legend was Former Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes,…
Cheyney Celebrates 40th Anniversary of NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship
As March Madness 2018 swirls around us, several Cheyney alumni spurred a movement to recognize and celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the winning of the Men’s NCAA Division II Basketball Championship by the John Chaney coached Cheyney State Wolves. Pamela West who was a cheerleader…
First Professional Baseball Team to Be Named After an African American Woman
Chicago, IL — The National Urban Baseball League is pleased to announce that it will be the first professional baseball league to have a team named after an African American woman, Attorney Vickie Pasley. The team, which will be based in Chicago, will be called…
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