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20 May

Former Syracuse great looks down on life from lofty

In 1989, Syracuse Herald Journal Executive Editor Bud Poliquin went to California to interview Syracuse University legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown to speak about his life and profession prior to the publication of Brown’s second autobiography, “Out of Bounds.” Here is an element considered one of the series which resulted from that interview.Part II: In talking football, race, women and his image, Jim Brown made his voice heard (from the archives)JIM BROWN: VIEW FROM THE MOUNTAINTOPFORMER SU, CLEVELAND BROWNS FOOTBALL STAR LOOKS DOWN ON LIFE FROM LOFTY PERCHPublished on Sept. 3, 1989By Bud Poliquin Executive Sports Editor of the Herald JournalTo get to the person’s castle, which stands guard high above the smog, the ocean and...

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3 May

The Great Launches Swimwear

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The Great designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott are expanding their California lake-and-lodge universe into swimwear. Their first collection, in stores now, includes reversible bralettes, smocked bandeaus, high-rise briefs, cheeky briefs, one-piece swimsuits and rash guards in seaglass florals and military green checks. Also a part of the launch, breezy cotton gauze floral and check tanks, maxi drawstring skirts, shorts and pants, coverups and dresses, sun hats, totes and beach towels open up a latest resort lifestyle category at barely cheaper price points for the contemporary brand. The designers, who met at UCLA and bonded over bell-bottoms, have been partners in fashion for nearly twenty years, from red carpet styling to launching their eponymous Current/Elliott boyfriend denim line with cofounder Serge Azria (which...

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15 Jan

White Fear Fueled By The ‘Great Alternative Theory’ Is

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White Fear Fueled By The ‘Great Alternative Theory’ Is

Once I heard concerning the Buffalo shooting, I used to be really disheartened. Hearing that this 18-year-old shooter was influenced by the “Great Alternative” theory, brought tears to my eyes for the families and friends of the attractive ten individuals whose lives were snatched away from this world. For many who could also be unfamiliar with this racist ideology, the “Great Alternative Theory” is a conspiracy theory that “says that there's a plot to diminish the influence of white people.” Individuals who subscribe to this theory consider that “this goal is being achieved each through the immigration of nonwhite people into societies which have largely been dominated by white people, in addition to through easy demographics, with white people having lower...

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25 Nov

10 Books That Would Make Great Stocking Stuffers –

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10 Books That Would Make Great Stocking Stuffers –

Make Great Stocking Stuffers Make Great Stocking Stuffers There’s nothing like the vacations! Reuniting with family members, the spirit of giving, (and slightly PTO) makes the season shiny. But one thing many individuals aren’t looking forward to is determining exactly what to buy for every person on their gifting list. Unsure what to grab for the littlest members of the family who have already got every toy in the shop, your glamorous auntie back from her latest international jaunt, or your history-loving bestie? We’ve got you covered. These books featuring Black stories from black authors run the gamut from fashion revolution to African young Adult fantasy, from fables about big dreams to retrospectives on big lives. Take a have a look at the...

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