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The Washington Football Team reveals its new name during a Feb. 2 press conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team now will be known as the Washington Commanders. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Washington Commanders’ Culture, Diversity Improving: Report

by WI Web Staff August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)

Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Prison for Drug Smuggling

by Stacy M. Brown August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

**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)

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

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2022July 31, 2022

The Washington Football Team reveals its new name during a Feb. 2 press conference at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The team now will be known as the Washington Commanders. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Washington Commanders Seek Fan Input on New Fight Song, Mascot

by WI Web Staff July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

Las Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female President of an NFL Franchise

by WI Web Staff July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)

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Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge in Russian Court

by Stacy M. Brown July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

**FILE** Brittney Griner (Courtesy of УГМК via Wikimedia Commons)

More than 1,000 Black Female Leaders Call on Biden Administration to Step Up Efforts to Free Brittney Griner

by Stacy M. Brown July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

**FILE** Brittney Griner (Lorie Shaull via Wikimedia Commons)

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)

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

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

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Black-Owned D.C. Golf Brand Rolls Out Driving Range on Wheels

by Stacy M. Brown June 27, 2022June 27, 2022