The Skanner News

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 19 July 2023

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Focused on using live flowers to really convey meaning and evoke a feeling, Pendleton has made a name for himself in the windy city, not only for being a Black man in the floral industry but by erecting public art installations honoring Black history.

Details: Written by David Arditi, University of Texas at Arlington; Published: 18 July 2023

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For the first time since 1960, actors and screenwriters are on strike at the same time.

Aretha-Franklin

Details: Written by Reid Kress Weisbord, Rutgers University - Newark and David Horton, University of California, Davis; Published: 13 July 2023

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No U.S. jurisdiction requires a will to be typewritten or professionally drafted by an attorney. Anything written down can serve as a valid will if the person who created it has sufficient mental capacity

about-fatherhood

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 23 June 2023

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This campaign hopes to shine a light on this reality and dispel the myth that Black fathers are not present and accounted for. They aim to document various fatherhood experiences and encourage those who may share and relate to these fathers’ journeys

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 20 June 2023

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Shedeur Sanders is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deon Sanders and the budding athlete is already blazing a career path of his own.

Details: Written by MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer; Published: 18 June 2023

The committee is suggesting that testing should be limited to performance-enhancing substances. To pass, the legislation must be introduced and approved by all three NCAA divisions. A final decision is expected this fall

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 16 June 2023

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The 34th annual LA Black Pride (LABP) is scheduled to return to Los Angeles again this June 30th - July 2nd.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 22 May 2023

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Quarterback Jalen Hurts has continued to push through with excellence! In under one year Jalen Hurts has made Super Bowl history, became the highest paid NFL player, and now he’s surpassing major milestones off the field.