His N.B.A. career scoring record has been broken, but his legacy of activism and his expansion of Black athlete identity endure.
Tag: Black People
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8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American history as a whole.
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Erasing Black History Is Not the Role of the College Board
The way forward is confronting this history, not wishing it away.
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LeBron James Keeps the World Watching
The Los Angeles Lakers star has embraced the often harsh spotlight of celebrity to further his career and personal goals. But he said it can be “challenging at times.”
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Watching the Watchmen
The government must match continued investments in policing with reforms that make police more accountable to the communities that they serve.