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Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 17 April 2024

Simone Biles (Photo Credit: Sage East/Powerade)

The ad showcases the 27-year-old confronting the immense pressure and expectations that come with being a world-class athlete. We see her training, visualizing, and ultimately silencing the noise to rediscover her passion. “For years, I was only celebrated for my wins, and now it’s like for being a human, for being vulnerable,” Biles shares in the voiceover.

Details: Written by CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer; Published: 08 April 2024

Hank Aaron (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

Teammates including Dusty Baker and Tom House will return Monday as the Braves celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aaron's record-breaking 715th homer. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is expected to attend a preview of a new Aaron exhibit at the Atlanta History Center.

Details: Written by JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer; Published: 27 March 2024

Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany, left, speaks with Burnley's Vitinho (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

Racism has long permeated the world’s most popular sport, with soccer players subjected to racist chants and taunts. Recent studies in Britain suggest such bigotry also prevents Black players from advancing into top-flight coaching roles.

Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 17 March 2024

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. He also received the President’s Award for his public service achievements through his New Look Foundation

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 14 March 2024

Washington State Rep. Pramila Jayapal

The move highlights lawmakers’ growing concerns over the app’s possible threats to national security.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 March 2024

Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis Is Being Honored With Her Own Barbie Doll/Photo by Getty Images/Vogue/Mattel

To kick off Women’s History Month, Mattel has announced a new collection of dolls paying homage to the 65th anniversary of Barbie. Included among the honorees is none other than Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 March 2024

Venus Williams Becomes Co-Founder of Palazzo, an AI-Based Interior Design Company / Credit: Photo by Dave Kotinsky

She’s taking one of her other talents to the next level.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 06 March 2024

LeBron James (Photo: Credit: Mark J. Terrill / AP)

We’re celebrating another milestone in the storied career of LeBron James!

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 26 February 2024

Wendy Williams (Photo: NNPA)

In a press release, aides to Williams said her condition, including aphasia, has impacted her language and communication abilities, while FTD has impacted Williams’s behavior and cognitive functions. Last year, actor Bruce Willis also shared his battle with the same form of dementia.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 14 February 2024

New 19-Foot Kobe Bryant Statue (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

This week, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a new statue of Kobe Bryant outside the Crypto.com arena, NBA.com reports. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant in a white No.8 jersey with his right index finger raised to the sky, a pose Bryant made after his outstanding 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.