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Tiafoe and Shelton make history in the first US Open quarterfinal between 2 Black men | CNN

Tiafoe and Shelton make history in the first US Open quarterfinal between 2 Black men | CNN

CNN  —  No matter who was to win Tuesday’s US Open quarterfinals match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, history was going to be made: For the first time, two Black men faced off in the match. Shelton came out on top in the milestone match, upsetting world No. 10 Tiafoe 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2 […]

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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color | CNN Business

CNN  —  When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. As a Black woman with nearly 10 years of business experience, Hamilton knew the options for those

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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand | CNN

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand | CNN

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation  —  Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year.

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UFC president Dana White does not expect punishment for domestic violence incident | CNN

UFC president Dana White does not expect punishment for domestic violence incident | CNN

CNN  —  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White said he does not expect punishment after a video emerged of him in a physical altercation with his wife earlier this month. White made the comments Wednesday at a media day for UFC Fight Night 217. Asked whether he expects there to be repercussions from the

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Lovie Smith said the NFL had ‘a problem’ about Black coaches. A year later he was fired and the league is being criticized yet again about its lack of diversity | CNN

Lovie Smith said the NFL had ‘a problem’ about Black coaches. A year later he was fired and the league is being criticized yet again about its lack of diversity | CNN

CNN  —  When Lovie Smith was hired by the Houston Texans in February 2022 as the team’s new head coach, he said the NFL had “a problem” with hiring Black coaches and diversity. “I realize the amount of Black head coaches there are in the National Football League,” Smith told reporters just under a year

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Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves under investigation for alleged sexual assault | CNN

Brazilian soccer star Dani Alves under investigation for alleged sexual assault | CNN

CNN  —  Brazilian football player Dani Alves is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault that took place in Barcelona last month, the Catalonia Higher Court of Justice confirmed on Tuesday. “Barcelona investigating magistrate’s court number 15 has opened proceedings for an alleged crime of sexual assault due to a complaint presented by a woman

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‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

‘Love Actually’ director feels ‘a bit stupid’ about movie’s lack of diversity | CNN

CNN  —  Every year, as the days grow colder and Christmas draws nearer, “Love Actually” quickly becomes a festive favorite on people’s television screens. But nearly 20 years on from the release of the 2003 romantic comedy, the movie has faced scrutiny over its story lines and lack of diversity. “There were things you’d change

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Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it | CNN

Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it | CNN

Patrice Evra speaks out on racist abuse and how to combat it Former French international Patrice Evra says that “big institutions” will only tackle racism and discrimination when their bottom lines are impacted. Speaking to CNN Sport, Evra first opened up about his experiences of abuse on the field when he started off his career

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NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs | CNN

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs | CNN

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson experiences the lowest-lows and the highest-highs Kyle Larson sits down with Coy Wire and reflects on his past 18 months, which saw him suspended from NASCAR after using a racial slur during a livestream. Larson was reinstated for 2021 and had one of the best seasons in NASCAR history, culminating in

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