Tag Archives: Sports

Positive Black Male News: Lebron James Pledges $1 Million to Former High School for New LeBron James Arena!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Let’s be real for a minute, Lebron James is a beast on the court, I’m quite baffled to be honest how so many people can dislike the man, I mean what has he done. I recall Cleveland Cavalier fans burning … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Kevin Krigger: 1st black jockey in Kentucky Derby since 2000

Posted on May 7, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A little known jockey and a lightly regarded horse pulled off an upset victory for trainer Doug O’Neill at last year’s Kentucky Derby. On Saturday, he’ll give another … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Football player goes from homeless to NFL Draft

Posted on April 23, 2013 by theblackmancan
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by Carrie Healey University of Florida defensive lineman Sharrif Floyd has overcome many obstacles to make it to this year’s NFL Draft. “The fastest decision I ever made in my life was moving out of my house at 16,” Floyd told … Continue reading →

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His Story: Perceptions of Black Male Student-Athletes on Predominantly White Campuses

Posted on April 10, 2013 by theblackmancan
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In “‘Athleticated’ Versus Educated: A Qualitative Investigation of Campus Perceptions, Recruiting and African American Male Student-Athletes,” C. Keith Harrison (2008) conducted a study to explore students’ narratives about the college recruitment of high-profile Black male high school student-athletes.  Harrison had … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Denver Broncos’ Von Miller tackles poor eyesight with charity foundation

Posted on March 26, 2013 by theblackmancan
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by Kyle Harvey Von Miller is the Denver Broncos’ tackling machine. He’s already been to the Pro Bowl twice after only being in the league for two years. Aside from his punishing hits, he’s also known for his fashionable eye glasses, which … Continue reading →

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Cuts and Conversations Episode 1

Posted on March 18, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Cuts and Conversations is a video blog created by www.theblackmancan.org to highlight real talk from the Black Man’s Country Club…the barbershop! It is hosted by Terrell Hill and shot at Exclusives Barbershop in Springfield, MA. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Deron Williams & Red Bull refurbishing Brooklyn basketball courts

Posted on March 5, 2013 by theblackmancan
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By Lynn Hoppes Nets point guard Deron Williams is paying back the Brooklyn community that has welcomed his team. As part of the “Brooklyn’s Got Wings” project in partnership with Red Bull and the Nets, every assist Williams dishes out over … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Teen making history as 4th black driver in NASCAR

Posted on February 21, 2013 by theblackmancan
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by Dan Gelston, Associated Press AYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With his Canon 60D in hand, Darrell Wallace Jr. is a fixture at the track, eagerly snapping photos with an insider’s view of auto racing. His Instagram account is littered with day-in-the-life snapshots … Continue reading →

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