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Arts & Entertainment

A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

Marcela Mack staff writer 11/19/20 Duquesne student Marcela Mack recently sat down with Carrie Teresa, the author of “Looking at the Stars: Black Celebrity Journalism in Jim Crow’s America.” The book, and the conversation below, is an insightful and informative look at the Black press dating back to times of segregation without the efforts of the Black press. The conversation with Teresa has been edited … Continue reading A Q&A with Carrie Teresa on Black celebrity journalism

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Sports

Latimore Shines Again

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Seven four-round fights means youth and potential. That was on display at the Serbian American Cultural Center. The fighters who put their potential on display showed why they are ready for the next step, or why they need to do more work before they step up. MADE MEN PROMOTIONS “SHAMROCK SHOWDOWN” WEIRTON, W.VA. Devin Vargas, Toledo Oh. (18-2, 7 KOs) … Continue reading Latimore Shines Again

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Sports

Garcia Wins Close One

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Young fighters have to prove they can beat savvy veterans on their way to the top. Some fighters shine in these fights, while other struggle, but get the necessary win. Garcia didn’t look great, but he got the rounds and experience. Williams showed he is a force to be reckoned with. SHOWTIME “CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING” BAYAMON, P.R. Danny Garcia (28-0, 16 … Continue reading Garcia Wins Close One

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Features

It’s a brawl: Boxers to square off on St. Patrick’s Day

By: Zach Brendza  |  Features Editor With March 17 comes many things: liberal use of the color green, a well-populated parade and heightened drinking, which can lead to the occasional drunken brawl. But this St. Patrick’s Day, there will be a brawl much more appealing than a bar fight. In 11 separate fights, amateur boxers from the Pittsburgh area will take on Irish boxers from … Continue reading It’s a brawl: Boxers to square off on St. Patrick’s Day

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Canelo Shines Again

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     One-sided fights are not always bad fights. What can make them great is a fighter who has amazing skill and talent dominating an opponent. These types of fights allow a fighter to showcase their abilities and prove how great they are. This is exactly what Alvarez needed after the fight with Mayweather. SHOWTIME “PPV” LAS VEGAS, NEV. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez … Continue reading Canelo Shines Again

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Hutchinson Gets Tough Draw

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas     Nestled just over the West Virginia border, in a ballroom filled with Pittsburgh fight fan, a full weekend of fights excited from the opening bell until the lights were turned off the next night. Cupid’s Knockouts at the Serbian American Cultural Center in Weirton, W.Va. put on by Made Men Promotions featured a full amateur tournament and nine professional fights … Continue reading Hutchinson Gets Tough Draw

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Brooklyn Gets a New King

By Saúl Berríos-Thomas       From old fighters putting the finishing touches on their legacies to young guns beginning their journeys this week had everything. Some fighters proved they deserve the next step and some fighters showed they were not ready for the opportunities they were given. The main event on Showtime “Championship Boxing,” from Brooklyn, N.Y., was a welterweight clash scheduled for 12 … Continue reading Brooklyn Gets a New King

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