Uncle Nearest Faces Possible Sale as Federal Judge Weighs Founder’s Latest Legal Challenge

Uncle Nearest faces a possible sale as founder Fawn Weaver challenges the receivership and a federal judge considers whether to halt the proposed transaction.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | October 13, 2026 Before beginning today’s essay, I want to take a little time to thank readers of this twice-monthly column. I’ve been…

Angel Reese Makes Dream History as WNBA Defensive Player of the Year

Angel Reese becomes the first Atlanta Dream player named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year after a historic season defined by defense and record-setting rebounding.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | September 22, 2026  … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history.…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | September 8, 2026  … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history.…

Valeria Howard Cunningham: From Preserving a Legacy to Building Her Own

Valeria Howard Cunningham’s Power 50 honor reflects her leadership in preserving Black Western heritage, expanding the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, and creating generational opportunities through cultural stewardship.

Beyond the Title: USBC Power 50 Celebrates Black Women Who Turn Influence Into Impact

The U.S. Black Chambers 2026 Power 50 Women of Influence honors Black women whose leadership, entrepreneurship and impact are shaping business and communities nationwide.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 25, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

Love, Patrick: BronzeLens Opening Night Brings a Fashion Pioneer Back Into the Spotlight

BronzeLens opened with Love, Patrick: Nothing is Impossible, introducing a new generation to fashion pioneer Patrick Kelly’s extraordinary journey from Mississippi to Paris.

Four Gold Medals, Two Americas: Remembering Jesse Owens 90 Years After Berlin

Ninety years after Jesse Owens won four gold medals in Berlin, his triumphs and treatment at home reveal a powerful American contradiction.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | August 11, 2026 This column exists for one reason: to answer your questions about Negro League baseball history. To fulfill that mission, we…

When the Seasons Stop Making Sense: Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules for Black Farmers

Black farmers across the South confront climate change, shifting growing seasons, drought, flooding and rising costs while fighting to protect land and livelihoods.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Harrisburg, PA | July 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose: that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that…

The Road to Los Angeles: How Soul Country Music Star Is Showcasing the Next Generation of Black Country Artists

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | July 26, 2026 The stage in Atlanta will introduce only one new regional champion, but the story of Soul Country Music Star stretches…

Ask the Archivist: Obama Presidential Center Opens Door to Presidential Research Through New Public Program

The Obama Presidential Center’s new “Ask the Archivist” program gives visitors direct access to National Archives experts, expanding public engagement with the Obama Administration’s digital presidential records.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

By Ted Knorr | Memphis, TN | July 21, 2026 Last week, I discussed the recent 25th annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Research Conference that I attended last month. This…