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Details: Written by DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer; Published: 13 February 2024

Tiger Woods (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Tiger Woods in a red shirt on Sunday has become as recognizable as a Masters champion in a green jacket. Only it’s no longer about a Sunday red shirt for Woods. It’s about a brand.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 09 February 2024

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TikTok has launched its #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices list for 2024, paying tribute to the Black creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors who are leaving their marks on the platform and beyond. The social media giant is using the occasion of Black History Month to recognize and amplify the cultural contributions of the #BlackTikTok community.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 09 February 2024

Image: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram

On Feb. 1, Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferarri that will begin in 2025. This decision comes after racing with Mercedes for over a decade. The move to Ferrari is like a dream come true for the 39-year-old British driver.

Details: Written by BOTWC; Published: 05 January 2024

Redd Foxx, Photo by Moneta Sleet Jr./Ebony Collection/AP Images

Comedy has long served as a powerful vehicle for uniting people of all backgrounds. Through laughter, it serves as a medium for social commentary, challenging stereotypes, and addressing isms that would otherwise be taboo or shied away from in public discourse. Black comedians, in particular, have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of stand-up comedy and given voice to the most marginalized in our society.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 26 December 2023

According to local news affiliates, a prompt response from the Houston Fire Department, arriving at the two-story brick house within three to five minutes, prevented further devastation.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 22 December 2023

The 53-year-old star, celebrated for her roles in “Empire” and “The Color Purple,” opened up about the substantial pay gap that Black women face in the entertainment industry.

Brittney Griner

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 14 December 2023

Brittney Griner Partners With Disney & ESPN to Share Story in New Documentary/Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Her wife will act as executive producer

Details: Written by TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer; Published: 11 December 2023

AP Photo/George Walker IV

The program is designed to connect minorities with the owners and presidents who make hiring decisions. Getting in the same room with owners who hire GMs, front office staff and head coaches is the key.