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Details: Written by By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer; Published: 07 December 2022

(Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

In the commonly known history of hockey, a predominantly white sport in North America and Europe, these three men and others have been late to receive credit as Indigenous pioneers.

Details: Written by By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press; Published: 05 December 2022

(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Knight, Clooney, Grant, León and U2 were all celebrated at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which annually honors a select group of people for their artistic influences on American culture.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 02 December 2022

Gordon Parks was a photographer, musician, author, and filmmaker whose career spanned more than 50 years.

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 29 November 2022

Robinson's unique sound came from using wooden taps. His direct claim to fame would be the creation of his famous "stair dance," which involved tapping up and down a flight of stairs both backwards and forwards.

Details: Written by By BOTWC staff; Published: 11 November 2022

(Photo/ Kourtney Marsh )

As a mother, business owner, and wife to entrepreneur Tay Marsh, we hope encouraging words from her little one were just what Kourtney needed to continue crushing in all three areas!

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 04 November 2022

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Other prominent figures are scheduled to be honored, such as former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of and civil rights leader Chief Standing Bear.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 27 October 2022

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Ye “arrived unannounced and without invitation” at Skechers corporate headquarters, while engaging in unauthorized filming. He was escorted out by two Skechers executives

Details: Written by By ALEXANDRA OLSON and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers; Published: 25 October 2022

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The split will leave Adidas searching for another transcendent celebrity to help it compete with ever-larger rival Nike, but will likely prove even costlier for Ye

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 24 October 2022

Costume season is upon us and whether you’re dressing up as the Black Little Mermaid or your favorite sea urchin, you’ll need a little makeup to fully commit to the look!

Details: Written by by BOTWC Staff; Published: 20 October 2022

(Photo/ ashjustine via Instagram)

Baby girl may not remember this, but it makes our hearts smile knowing the family was able to capture the precious moment!

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