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Quinn Gray to Albany State represents a return to HBCU culture

February 2, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     If the culture ever needed a football coach to be a peacekeeper, it was the amazing display for the announcement of Albany State University head coach Quinn Gray.  Though not as sensational as what has been going on in the HBCU coaching realm as of late, it represented who we are and a sense of normalcy.  Gray, dressed in a brand new blue suit with yellow pinstripes, a yellow shirt, and a yellow and blue tie, he was manicured and stood tall representing what was pleasing to a unified Golden Ram nation. […]

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The Grizzlies can help Memphis heal from Tyre Nichols’ death. It won’t be easy | Opinion

February 1, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     As the Grizzlies took the court, protests were happening across the city for a third straight day. A moment of silence for Nichols punctuated a somber pregame scene. The coaches and players were still grappling with what they saw in that video – “I couldn’t even make it through,” Morant admitted – and what their responsibility is moving forward. […]

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Kayden Wells, A Phenomenal Athlete

January 26, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     Asked if gymnastics was just a passing fancy, he affirmed his feelings about the sport: “I have always loved gymnastics, but I never thought about it as a competitive sport;  but now I see the work involved. I would like to continue in the sport even though it is not part of my school path. So I will have to see how far I can go with it.” His exponential growth spurt – 5’10”, 160  pounds -.has certainly  increased his self-confidence and competitive juices while providing a healthy, mature perspective on balancing athletics and academics. While I have always been athletic and played basketball for city teams, I have never joined many organized sports. My favorite sport is basketball and my favorite athlete is Kyrie Irving, a leader on and off the court, one who symbolizes hope and inspiration. […]

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Gary Forbes, former NBA player, gives back

January 26, 2023 Carma Henry 0

     Now, Gary has taken his talents to the world of authors with the creation of SOLE SURVIVORS. This series aims to inspire, educate, and provide awareness of the daily health challenges children and many other people across the world face with chronic health conditions. Gary’s intent is to instill the perseverance and mental guidance to live a healthy lifestyle against all odds and to communicate that diagnoses are not barriers to success, but springboards. […]