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12 facts about Black History Month to enhance your February observance

Each February, the nation commemorates Black History Month and celebrates the enduring contributions of African Americans throughout history. This event serves as a poignant reminder of our common path and continued quest for racial justice. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) states that “African Americans have suffered from all […]

Trae Young injury to keep him out a month in major Hawks blow

The Hawks will be without their biggest star for at least a month. Trae Young suffered a torn ligament in his left pinky finger and will undergo surgery to repair the injury on Tuesday. the team announced Sunday afternoon. The injury occurred during Friday’s 123-121 loss to the Raptors, and an MRI the next day […]

First-ever Anti-Doping Act conviction nets TX therapist 3 month prison sentence

The first person charged with violating a 2020 law banning conspiracy to corrupt international sporting events using performance-enhancing drugs has been sentenced to three months in prison. Federal prosecutors are using the Rodchenkov anti-doping law to use Texas-based therapist Eric Lira to drug two Nigerian athletes who were regulars on NCAA, Olympic and world championship […]

Ukrainians Withdraw from Avdiivka After Four Month Battle with Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s military commander announced early Saturday that he would withdraw troops from the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, where outnumbered defense forces have been fighting Russian aggression for four months. The timing is critical, as Russia is seeking a boost in morale ahead of the second anniversary of the Russian military’s […]

Jeff Bezos has sold $6B worth of Amazon shares this month

Jeff Bezos sold an additional 12 million Amazon shares worth $2 billion, bringing his total value of shares sold over the past week to more than $6 billion. The 60-year-old billionaire unloaded the latest cash from the e-commerce giant he founded on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to previously reported Securities and Exchange Commission filings. bloomberg. […]