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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after that milestone was hit in hoops
John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship in 1984 ... he was working as offensive coordinator at Kansas State for Ron Prince. Prince was one of six African Americans among 120 Division I-A head-coaching positions. Today, there are 16 coaches ...
John Douglas Thompson on playing Shylock at the Lyceum: themes of othering and hatred now 'even more urgent'
As he prepares to play the starring role in a US production of The Merchant of Venice in Edinburgh, John Douglas Thompson tells Joyce McMillan that the play’s themes seem more relevant than ever follo
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A milestone moment for college football
John Thompson led Georgetown to the championship ... Prince was one of six African Americans among 120 Division I-A head-coaching positions. Today, there are 16 coaches in 134 spots at the ...
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Black coaches have shot at college football title a generation after milestone was hit in hoops
In college basketball, the scene of an African American coach cutting down the nets on their way to a national title is not new, even if it is still a relative rarity. John
Berry Tramel: Notre Dame's Freeman succeeds in footsteps of Bob Simmons & John Blake
OSU and OU were on the front lines of hiring black coaches in college football. No Alabama. No Georgia, Florida or Tennessee. Black head coaches have been hired at only 29 of the 68 power-conference schools.
10 writers who shaped the music industry
From Sylvia Plath to Jack Kerouac, these writers inspired the likes of David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Lana Del Rey and The Beatles with their literary works.
UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder
UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder - Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected p
Honor legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at these Bucks County events
How you can make it a day on, not a day off this MLK Day. Bucks County churches and nonprofits are holding events to honor King legacy and dreams.
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Edmond Mayor Approves Removal Of Racist Language From Town Covenant
The mayor of Edmond signed a document on Tuesday approving the amendment of discriminatory language from existing historical property documents.
Coach Freeman's status as 'first' seen as beacon of opportunity for future coaches
Local observers tout the impact of the first Black/Asian American coach to reach the national champs. Coach Freeman points attention back to his team.
Civil rights activists call for action as King holiday and inauguration fall on same day
In a rare happening, the King holiday falls on the same day as the presidential inauguration. Activists vow to continue the fight for civil rights.
Weary LA residents finally told when they can return to homes after fires ravaged thousands of buildings along the coast: Recap
Weary Los Angeles locals have finally learned when they can return to their homes to inspect the damage caused by the city's worst fires in history. Officials will begin reopening fire-ravaged neighborhoods to residents as of Thursday,