By Stephanie Claytor
Syracuse, New York—Denver Nuggets basketball player and former Syracuse University star Carmelo Anthony visited Syracuse’s southside on Monday to show off a new basketball court in Wilson Park. Anthony
sponsored the refurbishment of the court through the Courts for Kids program.
Anthony was supposed to watch young players compete in a basketball tournament on the new court. But, [...]
August 31, 2009
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By Stephanie Claytor
First Lady Michelle Obama has been ranked at 40 on Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. Forbes magazine says this list isn’t about being a celebrity. The number one slot went to Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany. Forbes says the list is consumed of women who are in charge, and can easily capture the media’s [...]
August 20, 2009
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—Tampa, Florida
By Stephanie Claytor
Americas finest group of journalists gathered today to listen to the NBA’s MVP LeBron James talk about the documentary, “More Than A Game”.
As James arrived, he greeted the National Association of Black Journalists board members and signed basketballs. They seemed delighted to meet him, and even took pictures. [...]
August 7, 2009
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