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Unparch Yourself with Queen Squeeze Lemonade at Taste of Soul
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Unparch Yourself with Queen Squeeze Lemonade at Taste of Soul

By Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterAugust 16, 2023

When you come to Taste of Soul (TOS), you’re going to do a lot of walking, talking, laughing and eating. We all know that these activities can leave one parched, so it’s important that you get yourself the right beverage.  How about Queen Squeeze Lemonade (QSL) to quench your soul?  Ebony Staten is TOS family as this isn’t her first and her uncles are TOS alums as well – can you say Brothers BBQ? Well, it seems Staten has learned the ropes of navigating a TOS family festival from OG vendors. Well, she’s back for a second time with her

Alliance - All 12 Pro Sports Team United – Plans Student-Led Unity March & Dialogue
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Alliance - All 12 Pro Sports Team United – Plans Student-Led Unity March & Dialogue

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 21, 2022

On July 24, in an annual event that celebrates the 12 pro sports teams of greater Los Angeles and Orange County coming together to use sports to drive social change, local youth, LAPD officers, community members and civic leaders, the public is encouraged to join the Alliance Unity March & Dialogue. Each year, the student-led march emphasizes what change we can make when we stand united and work together to end racial inequality. The event begins at 9am. 

Rose Bowl Hall of Fame to Add 3 Inductees at Pasadena Luncheon
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Rose Bowl Hall of Fame to Add 3 Inductees at Pasadena Luncheon

City News ServiceDecember 30, 2021

Former USC running back Anthony Davis, ex-Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany and All-American Michigan defensive standout Ron Simpkins will be inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame today. The trio will be formally inducted during a ceremony and luncheon outside the Rose Bowl stadium, just two days before the 108th Rose Bowl Game.

Aaron, Elder Overcame Hate to Achieve Records, Milestones
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Aaron, Elder Overcame Hate to Achieve Records, Milestones

Bernie Wilson AP Sports WriterDecember 28, 2021

Henry Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. They both overcame racist threats to reach milestones that will always be part of sports lore. “Hammerin’ Hank” supplanted Babe Ruth at the top of baseball’s all-time home run list and Elder became the first Black golfer to play in the Masters.

Reaction to death of Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer at Masters
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Reaction to death of Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer at Masters

Associated Press  November 30, 2021

“Lee Elder was a pioneer, and in so many ways. Yes, he was the first black golfer to play in the Masters Tournament, but that simply underlined the hard work Lee put in to further the cause of everyone who has a dream to play on the PGA Tour and perhaps thinks there were too many barriers before them….”

USC Set to Introduce New Football Coach
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USC Set to Introduce New Football Coach

City News ServiceNovember 29, 2021

Lincoln Riley is scheduled to be introduced as USC’s football coach today one day after his unexpected hiring after five seasons as Oklahoma’s coach drew praise from Trojan legends and college football analysts.

Now question in NFL is: Does Gruden reflect broader culture?
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Now question in NFL is: Does Gruden reflect broader culture?

Howard Fendrich. AP National WriterOctober 15, 2021

Current and former players and others around the league have varying opinions about a key question that arose in light of the racist, homophobic and misogynistic thoughts expressed by Jon Gruden in emails he wrote from 2011-18, when he was an ESPN analyst between coaching jobs, to then-Washington club executive Bruce Allen: Just how pervasive are those sorts of attitudes around the sport these days?