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Ali vs Frazier: The Thrilla in Manila Story

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier weren't always enemies. The two heavyweight champions first met in 1967 and developed a friendship and mutual respect that would later become complicated by their fierce rivalry. Ali refused induction into the U.S. Army in 1967, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. Frazier publicly supported his right to refuse the draft and advocated for his reinstatement. Despite this support, Ali returned to boxing declaring that Frazier's belt didn't mean anything. Ali began throwing insults, calling Frazier an Uncle Tom and comparing him to a gorilla, turning their once-friendly relationship into a bitter rivalry.

Judge Denies Rick Ross Jail Release Request

Rick Ross appeared before Judge Mindy Glazer following his Wednesday arrest on battery charges in Miami. His attorney Bradley Horenstein asked whether the rapper's release could be expedited because of his fame and concerns for his safety in jail. Glazer wasn't impressed by the celebrity argument, telling Ross, "I have no idea who you are." She then added he'd be treated fairly just like everybody else there.

Tiger Woods Loses License for 5 Years: Trump Speaks

President Donald Trump revealed that he had previously urged Tiger Woods to stop driving himself, telling Fox News that Woods accepted a plea deal suspending his driver's license for five years following his March rollover crash in Florida.

Rick Ross Celebrates Jail Release With Rigatoni

Rick Ross walked out of jail Thursday in Miami insisting he's totally innocent of battery allegations against him. He laid out a weekend itinerary that included Dubai on Friday, Paris on Saturday, and Sunday rigatoni with heavy marinara. Ross plugged his new music on Instagram, declared he's bigger than Justin Bieber, and expects news helicopters over his mansion. He was arrested on felony battery by strangulation charges after an ex-girlfriend accused him of assault. Judge Mindy Glazer told him she had no idea who he was.

Black Men’s Health: Why Doctor Visits Matter

Prostate cancer is killing us. One in six Black men will be diagnosed with it and we are more than twice as likely to die from it than our non-melanated brothers. Research has found that Black men report barriers to getting regular medical care including lack of insurance, difficulty getting appointments, transportation issues, and negative experiences with the healthcare system. Early stages of the cancer often have no symptoms at all. That's why screening matters.

Alphonso Smith Jr. Dead at 40 – Former NFL Player

Alphonso Smith Jr., the former NFL cornerback who became one of Wake Forest's most accomplished defensive players before playing for the Broncos and Lions, has died at age 40.

Hillman College: What A Different World Got Right

Hillman College wasn't real, but tell that to anybody who attended an historically Black college or university. For all its sitcom exaggerations, A Different World understood the rhythms of Black college life: the students with big personalities, the professors with even bigger opinions, the campus romances, the parties, the politics and the debates that could turn a casual conversation into a full-blown symposium.

A Different World Sequel: Leading Men Cast

Quiet as it's kept, the fictional Hillman College has always had its fair share of fine men, and the new A Different World show is clearly carrying on that proud tradition. Netflix's sequel series has introduced a fresh crop of Hillman students, and yes, we have noticed that more than a few of them are easy on the eyes. From star athletes to campus brainiacs, these new faces are bringing plenty of personality.

Fake 49ers Player Faces Flight Risk in Viral Case

Daejon Love, 35, was arrested on August 24 at Boise Airport and remains in custody after prosecutors described him as a "serious risk of flight." Love and alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, are accused of taking $1.3 million from 26 women during a scheme prosecutors say began in February 2022.

Lil Wayne Engaged to Mariah Carey’s Ex Madi

Lil Wayne isn't just back together with Madi Cannon, he's wifing her up. The rapper announced Monday night that he and Madi are engaged, a shocking development that comes just months after they split. While making a video congratulating B.G. on his own engagement, Weezy revealed he put a ring on it.

HBCU Homecoming: Rising Costs Changing Tradition

There was a time when Homecoming at our historically Black colleges and universities meant one thing: everybody was coming home. Students, alumni, cousins, aunties, old classmates and the friend of somebody's cousin who somehow got a tailgate pass. Now, coming home is starting to look like shelling out hundreds on a simple concert ticket and football game, which leaves students out.

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