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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How to Make Your Own Natural Hand Sanitizer at Home
by Debert Cookby Debert CookBY AAGD STAFF MARCH 27, 2020 The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 has paralyzed many cities across America and the hoarding of household and personal hygiene products has been at an…
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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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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…
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MASTERS Postponed due to Coronavirus, Announces Chairman Fred Ridley
by Debert Cookby Debert CookMarch 13, 2020 MEMORANDUM REGARDING COVID-19 On Wednesday, March 4, we issued a memo stating that our plans to host the Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the…
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Amidst Coronavirus, PGA Tour announces cancellation of The Players Championship and next three events
by Debert Cookby Debert Cook(March 12, 2020) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA Tour has reversed course and announced the cancellation of The Players as well as the next three events on…