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Why Elite College Admissions Are Biased Toward the Superrich Why Elite College Admissions Are Biased Toward the SuperrichDerek is joined by economist David Deming to discuss what his new study on college admissions reveals about the American dreamThe RingerDerek Thompson Bronny James’ sudden cardiac arrest illuminates dangers for Black basketball
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Life Of Kings is an American men’s clothing brand founded by Rob Heights (Roberto Hernandez) in Brooklyn New York. Life of Kings started as a music blog that turned into a lifestyle brand derived from a rich heritage with a strong interest in African American and Latino history. From
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What Really Happens to the Clothes You Donate When you donate your clothes to a thrift store… where do they go? In an excerpt from his new book Wasteland, GQ’s Oliver Franklin-Wallis exposes how the rise of fast fashion is leading to a tidal wave of trash—and sparking
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Biden to Create Monument to Emmett Till Amid Fights Over Black History Biden to Create Monument to Emmett Till Amid Fights Over Black HistoryThe murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the activism of his grieving mother helped galvanize the civil rights movement in America.The New York TimesErica L. Green
‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ documentary tells his Davidson College origin story ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ documentary tells his Davidson College origin storyIn a new documentary, Wardell Stephen Curry II — Steph to his family, friends and fans — asks the key question about his journey from skinny 9-year-old on the 1…AndscapeRichard Harris White
A Black Man Was Elected Mayor in Rural Alabama, but the White Town Leaders Won’t Let Him Serve There’s a power struggle in Newbern, Alabama, and the rural town’s first Black mayor is at war with the previous administration who he says locked him out of Town
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Shirley Chisholm monument for Prospect Park A monument to honor Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman ever elected to serve in Congress, is still having its design tweaked before it gains final approval to be constructed in Prospect Park. Shirley Chisholm monument for Prospect ParkA Shirley Chisholm monument is still
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A Newly Discovered Realm of Accomplishment for John Coltrane A Newly Discovered Realm of Accomplishment for John ColtraneA recently released live recording is of equal importance to aficionados and newbies alike.The New YorkerCondé Nast The NFL’s Running Back Market Has Bottomed Out Running backs had already lost the
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How Allbirds Lost Its Way Quality complaints—and intractable holes—have dogged the hot shoe company, which rolled out an assortment of new products but found environmental sustainability a tough sell. How Allbirds Lost Its WayQuality complaints—and intractable holes—have dogged the hot shoe company, which rolled out an
The Job Where Being a Good Co-Worker Pays $22 Million a Year Hard data is one way to measure employee performance. But so are soft skills. They’re the reason a role player is now the highest-paid player on his NBA team. The Job Where Being a Good Co-worker Pays
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Kyrie Irving signs with ANTA Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving has signed a five-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear brand ANTA, plus the unique position of Chief Creative Officer at the company, industry sources told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Irving’s management company, A11Even, negotiated the deal. pic.twitter.com/HpJej7HU5X — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)