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There are reasons to love the Boston Celtics, but not enough to quell our hatred

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Before Boston’s decisive loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, my friend Touré said it was time to show the “Blackified Celtics” some love.

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That’s lots to ask of this native New Yorker.

For us, the hatred for Boston starts at an early age. Rites of passage include a lesson on the topic flea market of racism to our north. A terrifying image of a black man almost impaled during the 1976 bus protest, it looked too very similar to the South our elders had fled to. A thick Bostonian accent could create the same sense of unease that a rustic accent did. It doesn’t help that the rattling Celtics now have 18 NBA titles while our beloved Knicks only have two (none since 1973).

However, I’m able to give credit where credit is due. My long-standing philosophy towards suspected or certified racists is obvious: I’m not concerned about their feelings towards Black people, so long as we proceed to secure loans, jobs, homes, services, etc. that we could obtain with white skin. Hate us all you wish, but don’t trouble us.

I even have to admit that the Celtics are acting in a way that’s counterintuitive to Boston’s popularity.

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Yes, the franchise goes overboard when in search of white players to appease the fans, whether or not it’s stars like Larry Bird or players like Brian Scalabrine. When Boston won the title in 1986, white NBA players were an endangered species, but the Celtics had eight of them! This composition structure does not occur by accident.

However, despite its fame as a logo of whiteness, the team was quick to recognize and reward Black excellence. Not that it makes us hate the Celtics any less, but…

Boston was the first NBA team to achieve this pick a black player (Chuck Cooper in 1950) and the first to be used all black starting lineup (1964). The Celtics were the first team to hire head coach of the Blacks (Bill Russell in 1966) and were instrumental in hiring the league’s first player Black full-time judge (Ken Hudson in 1969).

Any other franchise with these real players could be Team Black America. We’d love to root for the current lineup, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. The Two Jays are an incredible story, examples of talent, patience and perseverance that contributed to the championship. They spent seven seasons together, giving the Celtics a homey atmosphere that did not exist when Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen arrived in 2007-08 and immediately won a title with Paul Pierce.

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Much to my disappointment, my daughters loved the Celtics (especially Rajon Rondo) and rooted for Boston against Dallas. Wearing different jerseys, it could be easy to root for Brown and Tatum. “We’ve been through a lot,” Brown said Monday after winning the Finals MVP award. “Losses, expectations, media. People say we can’t play together, we can’t win. We just blacked it out. He trusted me and I trusted him. And we did it together.”

I actually would not mind pulling them under different circumstances. I gave up two years ago because I fell in love with Nia Long, but now she’s fed up with Boston too, after former coach Ime Udoka scheming. Whatever we are saying about the franchise, it has nothing against putting a Black man at the helm of the team. Of the seven Black coaches who’ve won an NBA title, 4 of them coached the Celtics. Three of Boston’s last 4 coaches were black, including 35-year-old Joe Mazzulla.

Touré and other black native Bostonians are understandably frustrated and wonder why our fervor for the Celtics stays so keen. “The Celtics current core group is very black,” he wrote. “Why not give some love to today’s Blackified Celtics?”

I’m sorry, but that is not what we do. This is a curse for self-respecting black sports fans who were not born on this region. Black residents constitute 21% the city’s population, and I imagine it’s crazy for us to vilify Boston for the racism that’s rampant across the country. But all of us have burdens to carry.

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“Boston’s defense is a real sport” – Black-owned Bos. founder Jae’da Turner he said Boston Globe. “As a Northeastern student and folks coming from New York, California and throughout the country, I feel they truthfully love to hate Boston. It’s like somewhat club. It’s not fair in the event you say you are from Boston.

People don’t select where they arrive from, they select who they support. Listening to fans’ vulgar verbal abuse towards Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving – during games in Boston and later – that was the only reason to hope the Celtics would lose.

As I explained to my daughters, I even have nothing against players.

I just never wanted to see pleased fans.

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This article was originally published on : thegrio.com
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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

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It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.

And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.

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Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.

“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.

Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.

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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.

In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.

Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.

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In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.

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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

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Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.

After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.

The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.

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“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”

The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.

Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.

“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.

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Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.

While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.

Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.

“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”

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