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Usain Bolt

Aug 21, 2020 08:00AM

Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, is a 11 time World Champion and 9 time Olympic gold medalist. He shocked fans during the ‘08 Olympic games when he slowed down to celebrate 1st place in the 100-meter dash just before crossing the finish line and setting the record.

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Russel Wilson Continues to Set Records

Aug 18, 2020 08:00AM

At the age of 25, he was only the fourth quarterback to win a Super Bowl during his second season in the NFL. The following season he broke another record by becoming the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls during their first three seasons in the NFL.

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NO MORE KISSING ON MOVIES SET: A director’s guide

Aug 15, 2020 08:00AM ● By Belinda Nzeribe

After the lockdowns were eased in Nigeria, moviemakers rushed to restart productions stalled by the pandemic. Filmmaking in Africa's largest movie industry continues even in a pandemic, especially for so-called guerrilla moviemakers.

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Muhammad Ali Revisited

Aug 14, 2020 08:00AM

Between 1956 and 1959, Ali won the Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class, the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, and the Amateur Athletic Union's national title for the light heavyweight division. All of his successes won him a spot on the 1960 US Olympic boxing Team and won him the heavyweight Olympic gold medal.

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Jessie Owens

Aug 11, 2020 08:00AM

Jessie Owens- During the 1936 Olympic in Berlin Germany where Adolf Hitler was in control, Jesse Owens displayed the blueprint of black excellence by winning 4 gold medals.

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Florence Griffith Joyner

Aug 09, 2020 08:00AM

After 30 years Florence Griffith Joyner AKA Flo Jo still holds the record of being the fastest women ever. In her glamorous track outfits, designed by herself and her 6in nails, she won 3 gold medals in the 1988 summer Olympics.

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Lebron James

Aug 08, 2020 08:00AM

Lebron James is a 3x NBA Champion, 3 times NBA Finals MVP and 4 time NBA MVP. He is a father and husband and is considered one of the best basketball players of our time.

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Dorothy Dandrige

Jul 30, 2020 10:09AM

In 1954, Dorothy got the biggest role of her career, Carmen Jones. Her performance scored her an Academy Award nomination, making her the first African American to do so, and to become the first African American to grace the cover of the Life Magazine.

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Japanese-Ghanaian Artist Toshiko Tanaka Shares How a Multicultural Identity Has Shaped her Work

Jul 29, 2020 05:02PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

We speak to Japanese-Ghanaian artist Toshiko Tanaka to learn about her journey, insight and inspiration as biracial artist in Ghana and America.

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Taraji P. Henson

Jul 29, 2020 12:28PM

Taraji P. Henson was born in Washington DC on September 11, 1970. She grew up in a very supportive home and often credits her parents for making her into the strong woman she is today.

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