Growing up in Paterson, New Jersey, especially in the projects, will undoubtedly challenge anyone in many ways with every decision, no matter how large or small, often impacting both one’s present and their future. Such was the case for Vaughn L. McKoy who negotiated his way through the maze, hoping to succeed while watching others […]
The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) announced its full schedule of events for the five-day celebration of HBCU culture and community activities.
The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and the Black Men Vote (BMV) organization announced an historic partnership focused on voter registration and engagement. The new partnership will leverage the historical involvement of NFL players in increasing voter turnout and facilitating a fair discussion of issues that impact communities across America.
This year’s NBA draft saw what many called the best NBA prospect ever in a 7’5 being drafted at No. 1, along with several trades involving top-10 picks and one player that many scouts, including myself, saw as a lottery slide out of the top 15 of the draft. Several NBA teams made moves during this year’s draft that will significantly impact free agency and the 2023-24 season for years to come.
Ja Morant, the 23-year-old star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, conjures that of the electrifying NBA superstar Allen Iverson. With colorfully dyed dreadlocks, an infectious smile and a signature sneaker, Ja represents the next generation of NBA superstars. But his bursting athletic brilliance, so evocative of Iverson, comes with a cost: the perceived menace of the Black gangster.
Baye Adofo-Wilson, Esq., born and raised in Paterson, said he’s particularly honored to be part of a team of developers responsible for preserving and restoring the Hinchliffe Stadium
