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Why Misty Copeland’s 'Sinners' Oscars performance meant more than you think
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (383+ words) Beyond proving that ballet is still alive, ballerina Misty Copeland's "Sinners" Oscars performance channeled her iconic "Firebird." While many noted the petty irony of the announcement timing, Copeland's presence on that stage carried far more meaning than a cultural clapback....
Figure skater Starr Andrews is ready to make Olympic history in Milan — she’s just waiting for the call
3+ week, 4+ day ago (848+ words) In this exclusive interview, Olympic figure skater Starr Andrews discusses being an alternate while skating through a heart condition. Not all of Team USA is currently in Milan for the Winter Olympics. Some athletes are back home, phones close, bags…...
NBA players respond to Chris Paul's retirement: 'We can’t downplay our point guard"
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (611+ words) The legendary point guard shared the news after the Toronto Raptors waived him. Paul played his last game on Dec. 1. Chris Paul is retiring from the NBA after 21 seasons. The point guard, nicknamed CP3, announced his departure on Friday (Feb. 12) in…...
Erin Jackson reflects on being the first Black woman to win gold in an individual event during the Winter Olympics: ‘I was struggling with some feelings of imposter syndrome’
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (405+ words) The Olympic speed skater is gearing up to join Team USA to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, kicking off in February. After becoming the first Black woman to ever win gold in an individual event at the Beijing Winter Olympics…...
Misty Copeland shares advice for the next generation of ballet dancers
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (295+ words) Misty Copeland retired from the American Ballet Theater on Oct. 22 after a historic and trailblazing nearly 30-year career. If you're a novice dancer, Misty Copeland has one simple piece of advice: find joy. The 43-year-old trailblazing ballerina opened up to…...
Black leaders, from Barack Obama to Kamala Harris, react to retirement of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) "Our nation owes her a debt of gratitude for her self-less service," said the Rev. Al Sharpton of the 85-year-old history-making former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Black leaders in politics and the civil rights community are reacting to…...
How 'The Great Lock In' can help achieve your financial and wellness goals
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (911+ words) "The Great Lock-in," a viral'TikTok trend,'is helping people "lock in" on their physical wellness goals and achieve their financial goals too. As the end of 2025 approaches, a viral'TikTok trend'is helping people achieve their wellness goals: "The Great Lock In…...
Tisha Campbell opens up about being bankrupt following divorce: ‘I had $21 in my pocket’
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (518+ words) Actress Tisha Campbell and her ex-husband filed for bankruptcy in 2016, two years before she filed for divorce. Tisha Campbell is "good" now, although she recalls a time when she could barely afford Christmas presents for her children." During a recent…...