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Culture

How the Boston Celtics and NBA will honor Bill Russell

New Nike City Edition jersey pays tribute to the late legend

Sports

‘We still need to celebrate his name’: Bill Russell honored by Basketball Hall of Famers

Celtics legend died before this year’s induction ceremony, but his spirit lived on throughout Basketball Hall of Fame weekend

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Episode 16

‘Logged In’ with Domonique Foxworth

Sheila Matthews and guest Martenzie Johnson discuss Beyoncé’s new album, Irv Gotti and Ashanti, and Blueface

Sports

Bill Russell: ‘A lifetime phenomenon as an athlete’

The Celtics legend, Basketball Hall of Famer and civil rights activist will be remembered for more than just his on-court impact

The Uplift

Today in Black history: It’s time for Negro Leagues baseball, an opera performance, a professional basketball team forms and more

The Undefeated’s Black facts for Feb. 13

Sports

Bill Russell, two-time NBA Hall of Fame inductee, captivates all those he encounters

Ex-President Obama: ‘Bill Russell, perhaps more than anyone else, knows what it takes to win and what it takes to lead’

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‘The Difference Makers’

Clinton Yates on how Black athletes have made a difference in our society and our lives

Sports

From Russell to KG to today’s Celtics: Being a black player in Boston

Stories of African Americans playing in a city that has struggled with racism

The Uplift

Today in black history: The NAACP is born, so is Bill Russell, we get a black national anthem, and more

The Undefeated edition’s black facts for Feb. 12

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