SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

June 9, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose: that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, we need your help … if…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

May 26, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…

Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 7

Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo in Memphis showcases Black cowboy culture, Soul Country music, youth programs, and community legacy in a powerful, immersive weekend experience.

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

May 12, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Announces Surprise Resignation, Closing a Historic Chapter in Queen City Leadership

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces a June 30 resignation months after reelection, citing family priorities and closing a historic five‑term tenure as the city’s first Black female mayor.

Georgia Honors Life and Legacy of David Scott at State Capitol Ceremony

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | May 2, 2026 State leaders, national figures, and community members gathered beneath the gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol on May 1…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

April 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

April 14, 2026  … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help…

Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center

Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…

SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History

A few weeks ago, I asked readers: What manager has been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame for Negro League performance? Nobody offered a guess, so I gave everybody…

Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s Past

Atlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Center offers a powerful journey through America’s past, confronting injustice, honoring resilience, and challenging visitors to reflect and act