Legendary NY Mets Pitcher Tom Seaver Dies At 75
Seaver became a household name after helping carry the Mets to their "improbable" 1969 World Series Championship.
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Africans Mourn Chadwick Boseman: 'A Great Tree Has Fallen'
For many Africans, Boseman's role as King T'Challa in 'Black Panther' was a powerful reminder of what is possible on the continent.
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman's Legacy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jamil Smith of Rolling Stone about the state of opportunities for Black creators in Hollywood following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman.
Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Jr. Dies At 78
College basketball coach John Thompson Jr. died at age 78. During his years at Georgetown, he became the first Black coach to win an NCAA championship and took vocal stands on racial issues.
John Thompson Jr., Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach, Dies At 78
The Hall of Famer led the Georgetown men's team to 24 consecutive postseason appearances. He was the first Black coach to win a national men's college basketball title.
Looking Back On Chadwick Boseman's Culture Significance
Actor Chadwick Boseman died after battling colon cancer at the age of 43. Film-goers comment on his pivotal role as a Black actor in films that depicted Black heroes and superheroes.
Chadwick Boseman In His Own Words
In his public comments and in interviews with NPR, Chadwick Boseman both sought to inspire and to give thanks, particularly to young Black people.
Remembering Actor Chadwick Boseman
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in Black Panther and many other films, has died at the age of 43.
'Black Panther' Star Chadwick Boseman Dies Of Cancer At Age 43
A statement on posted to the actor's Twitter on Friday said Boseman had battled colon cancer for the last four years.
Scooby-Doo Creator Joe Ruby Dies At 87
Scooby-Doo and his beloved Mystery Inc. gang have been around for more than half a century. Ruby co-created the characters with Ken Spears.