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NBA legend Charles Barkley donated $1 million to a New Orleans school attended by two black girls who solved an “impossible” math puzzle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NBA legend Charles Barkley has made the primary of 10 pledged donations to a New Orleans school where two of its students will make math history in 2023.
St. Mary’s Academy, an all-girls Catholic school on the town’s east side, received a $100,000 donation from Barkley last Friday.
“We are forever grateful for Mr. Barkley’s gift and his support of our students,” Pamela Rogers, the school’s president, said in a statement. “This transformational gift will help students achieve excellence and fulfill the dreams they will create within the walls of St. Mary’s Academy. His generosity supports the mission of St. Mary’s Academy and strengthens our commitment to educating young people.”
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Barkley decided to make the donation after watching two seniors — Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson — discuss their “impossible mathematical discovery” on report on the news program “60 Minutes”. Two students have found a way to prove the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry without using circular logic — something mathematicians have been trying to do for nearly 2,000 years.
They gave a presentation on the 2023 Southeastern Annual Conference of the American Mathematical Society.
“Mr. Barkley is thrilled to support St. Mary’s Academy and is very focused on transforming future generations through education and opportunity. He has a love and passion for what the academy stands for and how it shapes the lives and futures of young girls in New Orleans,” said a representative from the Charles Barkley Foundation.
After graduating from St. Mary’s, Johnson went on to study environmental engineering at LSU, while Jackson is studying pharmacy at Xavier University of Louisiana.
St. Mary’s officials said the school plans to use Barkley’s donation to enhance “the school’s educational experience and provide students with opportunities to thrive in the classroom and in the New Orleans community.”
After every week, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais is speaking out on behalf of the Haitian community. This weekend, Beauvais spoke out in Instagram to answer unfounded rumors circulating about Haitian immigrants.
“Silence in the face of racism and hatred is something I refuse to do,” she said in video“This past week, the lies that were told about the Haitian community — about my community — were disgusting, deeply hurtful and dangerous.”
More recently, former President Donald Trump and his 2024 vice presidential candidate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, have been spreading rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, eating dogs and other pets. The Republican vice presidential candidate first stirred up the rumors on Sept. 9 ahead of the presidential debates. The next day, during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump underscored the claims, saying that immigrants “eat dogs, eat people who come in, eat cats.”
Despite ABC News debate moderators and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine saying there was “no evidence of that,” the unfounded rumor sparked threats against Ohio’s Haitian community and on social media.
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“This isn’t about politics now. This is about humanity. We have to condemn this kind of hate, this kind of racism, against anyone,” Beauvais continued in her video. “And I will not sit back and let people talk about my community the way they want to for their own benefit.”
While most individuals know her as a Beverly Hills housewife, Beauvais reminded her fans that she has at all times been a “proud Haitian immigrant.” Before making her Hollywood debut within the 1988 film “Coming to America,” Beauvais moved to the United States from Saint-Marc, Haiti. From her memoir “Love Me As I Am: My Journey from Haiti to Hollywood to Happiness” to her brand partnerships, the Haitian-born actress has at all times been pleased with her roots.
In response to those latest conspiracy theories, Beauvais encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
“The power that we have is the power to vote, to register and vote and stop this madness, this chaos,” she said, also emphasizing the identical message in Haitian Creole. “I’m not going to sit idly by. It’s just not right to treat people this way. We need to support each other, from our leaders to our neighbors. This has to stop and we have to do something about it.”
Cardi B is back within the gym, but she’s in no rush to “get back into shape.”
On September 12, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper announced the birth of her third child on Instagram. Shortly after sharing a carousel of photos of her and her family within the hospital, Cardi B shared videos of herself on the gym on her Instagram stories. The post sparked concern amongst her fans, noting how quickly the star got back to figuring out.
“It’s only been a week. Yoh, how much pressure are women under in the industry? Crazy,” one user commented Xto which Cardi B responded by sharing her insights into her postpartum period.
“This is my third baby and postpartum has been a little different than my first two… I’m not lifting (heavy) weights, I’m not straining my muscles, I’m not doing squats, none of that… just cardio,” she wrote. “Sometimes to avoid postpartum depression, you have to keep your mind occupied, and for me that’s working out and staying active.”
In addition to explaining her approach to postpartum, the Grammy Award-winning rapper addressed a number of the hate she faced during her third pregnancy.
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“You know what’s funny?? Y’all got me down when I gained 15 pounds because I was 5 months pregnant, but now you’re acting all worried and want to talk about the pressure??? Y’all were saying I was pregnant to avoid work, now you see I’m still doing it, it’s different,” she continued. “So yeah, I take it (personally), but it’s FOR ME because either way you’ll have something to say.”
“Totally hot!! And I agree about society and pressure,” she said he tweeted continuing her conversation along with her fan. “I’ve just never been the type to worry about getting back into shape after having a baby. I don’t know what it is this time, but I have this surge of energy that I want to do EVERYTHING… It’s like I want to accomplish all my goals in one day.”
Simone Biles continues to prove she is greater than only a gymnast. With a portfolio of accomplishments that stretch beyond gymnastics, Biles continues her partnership with female-led sportswear brand Athleta.
“I am incredibly excited about my limited edition collection with Athleta,” Biles said, in accordance with Good Housekeeping“There’s something for everyone here – all in a beautiful navy blue with a subtle shimmer that adds a touch of uniqueness.”
Unlike her previous collections, the newest capsule includes pieces for each women and girls. Finding what Biles considers the appropriate balance between sportswear and on a regular basis style, the gathering includes five women’s pieces, two girly styles and a waist bag, priced from $28 to $199.
“The fact that it’s something multi-generational is incredibly exciting to me,” Biles added, in accordance with Refinery29“My last two collections with the brand were for Athleta Girl, and I really wanted to create something that my friends and family could wear too. The pieces are beautiful, timeless, and offer so much variety.”
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In 2021, Biles ended her partnership with Nike to sign a brand new deal with Athleta. Expressing her appreciation for the brand’s commitment to diversity, the gymnast praised the corporate for featuring “women and girls of all ages, sizes, abilities, races and backgrounds.”
During the photoshoot for the brand new collection, Biles reiterated the identical sentiments in a backstage interview Fashion.
“Athleta is for women, by women. They know exactly what to do to get from the gym to work, work to the gym, back and forth,” she said. “Honestly, I got involved with them because they support me and (all of my) endeavors… they asked, well, what do you want outside of the gym?”
Shop the Athleta x Simone Biles capsule collection now at Athleta.com.
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