Barbadian professional bodybuilder Lamar Coward delivered a standout performance on the global stage, finishing second at the 2025 International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Pro World Championships last weekend in Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal.
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Grand Slam Track, the ambitious professional league spearheaded by Olympic sprint legend Michael Johnson, has filed for bankruptcy protection after canceling its final scheduled meet and failing to meet payment obligations to athletes and vendors.
Members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) were among the honorees at the 49th Annual Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards held on Dec. 6 in Hollywood, Florida. The ceremony recognizes excellence in television across Florida as well as markets in Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
The United Negro College Fund’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is both a premier social gathering and a powerful fundraising initiative dedicated to promoting the value and impact of higher education. The event not only raises critical awareness around college access but also provides scholarships for students supported by UNCF, while spotlighting the vital role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Although similar events are hosted in cities nationwide, the 42nd edition of this signature celebration will be held at the Signia by Hilton Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
A democracy worthy of its 250th birthday must make participation simple, secure, and within reach of every voter
Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer best known for the classics “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and his 1974 cover of “Everlasting Love,” has died at 72, his family announced Sunday.
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“The National Urban League calls on all leaders—regardless of party—to reject this language unequivocally. We must stand together against bigotry and affirm that America’s strength lies in its diversity and its commitment to justice for all.”