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Denzel Washington calls “Fences” a universal story

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Denzel Washington stars as Troy Maxon in "Fences," while Viola Davis plays his wife. (Courtesy photo)

Ricardo Hazell

The Shadow League

Why black women must be involved in the Women’s March on Washington

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Women's March on Washington

By Julianne Malveaux

Ice Cube to start new league for retired NBA players

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ce Cube is organizing a basketball league called Big3 for retired players and coaches with Roger Mason, former NBA player and most recently the deputy executive director of the NBA Players’ Association. (Provided photo)

By J.R. Gamble

The Shadow League

Mayor Bell touts progress and growth in ‘State of the City’ address

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Birmingham Mayor William Bell delivers his “State of the City” address to residents at the Pratt City library. (Ariel Worthy, The Birmingham Times)

By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

Yes we did: Obama rallies all Americans in farewell speech

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President Barack Obama delivered his farewell address as the leader of the free world on Tuesday, January 10 in Chicago, Ill. This photo was taken during the 2011 State of the Union Address. (Pete Souza/WH/Wikimedia Commons)

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire

Deshaun Watson and Clemson dethrone top-ranked Alabama, 35-31

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Ralph D. Russo

Associated Press

Boxing champion Deontay Wilder announces fourth Birmingham bout

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Deontay Wilder said he will let his fists do his talking in the ring in Birmingham in February. (Solomon Crenshaw Jr.. Alabama NewsCenter)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

Alabama NewsCenter

Congressional Black Caucus celebrates history with 49 members in the 115th Congress

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Members of the Congressional Black Caucus participate in the Ceremonial Swearing-In event for the 115th Congress at The Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

By Freddie Allen

NNPA Newswire