APRIL 3, 2020 Bill Withers, a three-time Grammy Award winner, singer, and writer of a string of soulful songs in the 1970s which have inspired millions has died from heart complications,…
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Ashaunta Epps, LPGA Golf Professional Pushes Forward During COVID-19
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF April 2, 2020 In this edition of TEE Box on the African American Golfer’s Digest YouTube Channel, we speak with Ashaunta A. Epps, LPGA Golf Professional and…
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Ellis Marsalis Jr., Legendary Jazz Pianist and Music Family Patriarch, Dies at 85
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF April 2, 2020 Sad news permeates throughout the jazz world today, as it is reported that Ellis Marsalis Jr., the father of Wynton and Branford Marsalis and…
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (April 2, 2020) – The PGA of America today announced that the 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, scheduled for Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Michigan from…
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Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMARCH 28, 2020 The Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation, lived to see the election of the country’s first black president and echoed the call for “justice…
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Drive, Chip and Putt National finals and 2020-21 Qualifying Season Update
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMARCH 27, 2020 AUGUSTA, Ga. – On March 13, it was announced that the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals had been postponed due to the impact of the…
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MARCH 25, 2020 — This reading list is selected by our editors to keep you engaged in informed! We believe that each one of these good books is a fantastic read…
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COVID-19 Shuts Down New York City Golf Courses and impacts others across the country
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF (March 22, 2020) — As of 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, all New York City golf courses must close, said an important notice sent to subscribers of…
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Red Cross Urges Public to please schedule an appointment this week to donate blood
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMARCH 19, 2020 The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed to…
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The Jessie Banks Foundation is a public, non-profit, organization founded by Sharon Banks-Williams, daughter of the beloved Jessie Banks, in 2002 as a vehicle to perpetuate her memory and service to…
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MARCH 18, 2020 — The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control…
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Event to be rescheduled for later this summer at TPC Harding Park PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA (March 17, 2020) – The PGA of America today announced that the 2020 PGA Championship, scheduled…