NBA All-Star Weekend was filled with tons of celebrity family sightings. Entertainers and athletes descended on Indianapolis to check out the NBA’s elite slam dunking and shooting three-pointers, putting on a show for basketball fans — with many coming to see Steph Curry, one of […]
Among the 536 members of the last sitting Congress, Reuters found that at least 100 have ancestors who were slaveholders. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Recent research conducted by Reuters has shed light on the genealogies of America’s political elite, revealing that a significant portion of […]
Whether he’s in the NBA Playoffs or not, LeBron James continues to make moves and a difference. It was announced on Tuesday that the Lebron James Family Foundation plans to build a medical Center in James’ hometown of Akron, Ohio called the I Promise HealthQuarters. North […]
The NBA is stepping up as an ally in the fight to bring Brittney Griner home. Speaking to ESPN‘s Malika Andrews in a televised interview on Tuesday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he’s working with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to safely bring Griner back to the U.S. Silver said […]
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Bobby Childs In the month of October, a few things are expected. The leaves begin to fall from trees, a slight chill enters the air, and the NBA starts their season. The New York Knicks will be starting their 75th year […]
Looking To Go To The Next LevelPhoto: Special to the NY Beacon By Shara Talia Taylor A new basketball program aiming to help youth determine what they need to make their hoop dreams a reality, just tipped-off with the first event in Brooklyn. Native New […]
Leave it up to Teyana Taylor’s signature ripped body to land her on the cover of Maxim as its first Black Sexiest Woman Alive. The Coming 2 America actress became a trending topic on Monday after word spread on her historical magazine cover. The singer/director/actress covers the July/August issue after topping Maxim’s hot […]
Baylor was an 11-time All-Star and 10-time All-NBA selection during his 14 seasons with the Lakers from 1958 to 1971. He was the 1958-59 Rookie of the Year as well as the All-Star Game MVP that year. He also served as an executive for the […]
Greek Freak Wins Kobe Bryant MVP AwardPhoto: Special to the NY Beacon By Derrel Jazz Johnson In Atlanta, Team LeBron James dominated Team Kevin Durant 170-150 in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Giannis Antetokounmpo leading all scorers with 35 points, good enough to earn him […]
A 14-year-old painter has made it onto the latest cover of Time magazine thanks to LeBron James. Tyler Gordon’s painting of the NBA champion was featured on the magazine’s cover this week after the Los Angeles Lakers star was named, “Athlete Of The Year.” Gordon, who has […]
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