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**FILE** President Obama presents NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell with the Medal of Freedom, the highest award bestowed upon U.S. citizens, at the White House on Feb. 15, 2011. (Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inSports

Bill Russell, Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 88

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2022July 31, 2022
**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inSports, Stacy M. Brown

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge in Russian Court

by Stacy M. Brown July 7, 2022July 7, 2022
**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inSports

Biden, Harris Call Wife of Brittney Griner, WNBA Star Imprisoned in Russia

by Stacy M. Brown July 6, 2022July 6, 2022
**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inSports

Brittney Griner Pleads From Russian Prison for Biden to Intervene: ‘I’m Terrified’

by Stacy M. Brown July 5, 2022July 5, 2022
Posted inSports

Ayala Embraces Leadership Role for Terps

by Timothy Cox February 2, 2022February 5, 2022
This photo of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was taken during a press conference in November 1964. (Dick DeMarsico/NYWTS/CC)
Posted inSports

Washington Wizards Announce Celebration Plans for MLK Day

by WI Web Staff January 11, 2022January 11, 2022
For 17 years as owner of the Suns — and for decades beforehand — Robert Sarver has pressed for diversity, equity and inclusion. (NNPA Newswire)
Posted inSports

Phoenix Suns Owner Sarver Has Long History of Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

by WI Guest Author December 6, 2021
Poetry in motion (Courtesy photo)
Posted inSports

Wizards Open with a Hot Start

by WI Guest Author November 3, 2021December 21, 2021
Washington Wizards forward Montrezl Harrell battles for a rebound during a 135-134 win over the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Oct. 22. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)
Posted inSports

Wizards Off to Solid Start

by WI Guest Author October 27, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inSports

Wizards Open Camp with a New Coach, Different Roster

by WI Guest Author October 6, 2021December 21, 2021

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