As Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton enters the final stretch of a coaching career that spans six decades, he recalls how that lengthy career almost never happened. Hamilton remembered the start of his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Austin Peay in 1971, quickly transitioning into an assistant coach’s spot in a matter of...
The literacy crisis affecting Black children across America has reached alarming levels, with only 17 percent of Black fourth graders reading at proficient levels nationwide. This troubling statistic drops even further to 16 percent for eighth graders, illustrating an urgent educational emergency. NBA superstar Steph Curry and bestselling author Ayesha Curry have responded to this...
Physical touch represents one of humanity’s most fundamental needs, extending far beyond romantic relationships to encompass our basic desire for connection. Recent research illuminates striking differences in how men and women perceive, receive and initiate physical contact – differences that can significantly impact relationship dynamics when misunderstood. The science behind gendered touch experiences Biological foundations...
At this year’s Atlanta Black Expo, the conversation was deeper than business and networking, it was about power, politics, and the future of Black communities. In an insightful sit-down, Lex Kelly interviewed Kazemde Ajamu, a community leader, author, and founder of the Black Dot Cultural Center, to unpack the role of politics as a community...
Photo Credit: Jineen Williams/Ballislife By Kevin Lewis, Ballislife Staff Writer Coach Dawn Staley has always embodied a philosophy by a phrase that epitomizes her coaching style and personality: “Favor ain’t Fair.” To Staley, favor is a blessing one endures when they consistently perform at the highest level. Very few programs in this era of...
BOSTON — Before Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury interrupted the news cycle, two debates dominated conversations around the NBA. The first was whether the NBA — with its long, meandering season — had lost its competitive edge. This debate was tied to yet another NBA All-Star Game fiasco that had fans conflating lack of effort in...
Meet the legendary actors stepping into your favorite wizarding roles The wizarding world is making a comeback, and we’re literally losing our minds over it. Nearly 25 years after Harry Potter first cast his spell on us, HBO is bringing the magic back with a fresh take on J.K. Rowling’s beloved series. This isn’t just...
Maxine Waters, the long-serving congresswoman from Los Angeles, has been a prominent figure in American politics, especially as a vocal critic of Republican presidents since George H.W. Bush. Known for her unapologetic stance, Waters continues to challenge the GOP and its supporters, including former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk. Her recent comments...