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Cori “Coco” Gauff advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon on Friday after a three-set win against 28-year-old Polona Hercog. The 15-year-old Atlanta native, currently living in Delray Beach, Fla., came back from a 6-3, 5-2 deficit and saved two match points to defeat Hercog of Slovenia. In a press conference…
(Photo: Dallas County Judge Amber Givens-Davis/ Screenshot via NBC 5-DFW) Dallas County Judge Amber Givens-Davis recently presided over a high-profile case. But her hair and makeup became the centerpiece of conversation. The trial of Wesley Mathews was the first major case in which Givens-Davis allowed press into the courtroom and…
Former WNBA player Kara Lawson is the first woman hired as the Boston Celtics’ assistant coach in the history of the franchise. The Celtics made the announcement on Wednesday. Kara Lawson attended the University of Tennessee during the years of 1999 to 2003; and played basketball led by the all-time…
Royal Clark Jr. was released from prison after serving time for an armed robbery he didn’t commit. The Louisiana man tasted freedom for the first time on June 27 after serving over 17 years behind bars. The New Orleans Innocence Project’s diligent and necessary work led to Royal’s freedom. In…
In a rare nod to the disabled community, President Trump signed into law a bill that would require the federal government to ensure the safety of people with disabilities during times of disasters such as hurricanes, fires, and other crises. A new committee will be tasked to create protocols. The…
July 1, 2019 UPDATE: Cori Gauff to Venus Williams After Defeating Her at Wimbledon: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here Without You’ ORIGINAL STORY At age 15, Cori Gauff is making Wimbledon history and is set to play against one of her tennis idols, Venus Williams. After Cori “Coco” Gauff’s 6-1, 6-1…
Serena Williams is following in the footsteps of legend Althea Gibson not only on the tennis court but in having her image on an “iconic orange box.” “I am so excited to be on the cover of the next Wheaties box,” Williams said in a statement. “I have dreamt of…
Comcast will make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy their television viewing experience. The No. 6 company on DiversityInc’ s 2019 Top 50 list is unveiling a new technology that links remotes with assistive technology such as eye-gaze or sip-and-puff assistive technology. Paralyzed customers will now be able…
Tiffany Cabán could make history as the first Latina ever elected as district attorney in the borough of Queens, New York. The 31-year-old public defender from Richmond Hills, Queens, born to Puerto Rican parents, is just one of the new faces in Latino advocacy. Cabán has been actively fighting for…
A video of comedian DJ Pryor having a conversation with his toddler about the season finale of the TV show “Empire” went viral. And now that endearing exchange has landed the duo a national commercial. On June 4, Pryor’s wife, Shanieke, posted a video on Facebook that shows toddler Kingston…
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