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Inglewood, CA Coalition
Mike Tomlin Explains What
Moves Forward In Suit
He Likes About Michigan
Against Clippers Stadium
Football Program
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of a neighborhood group in Inglewood, California seek- ing to block plans by the Clip- pers to build a new NBA stadium.
Judge Mary Strobel on Thursday ruled in favor of the Uplift Inglewood Coalition, which alleges the city did not comply with affordable-hous- ing regulations when it nego- tiated with the Clippers to sell 22 acres of city-owned land for a new arena.
Strobel sided with the coalition in ruling that the deal violated the California Surplus Land Act, which re- quires that cities in the Golden State give first dibs to affordable housing develop- ment when developing public land, according to CBS.
In a statement shared
Uplift Inglewood Coalition filed a lawsuit against the city council's unanimous approval of negotiations for a NBA arena for the Clippers.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin respects the rich history of the Univer- sity of Michigan program. And this weekend he drafted two Wolverines, linebacker Devin Bush and tight end Zach Gentry.
In a conversation with Michigan alum Rich Eisen, Tomlin described what at- tracts him to Michigan.
“You just get that feeling as you walk into Schembech- ler Hall. You’re in a college football setting. Then you see The Big House in the back. It just lets you know you’re kind of in the right place,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin went on to de- scribe why Pittsburgh targets Michigan players.
“Certain kids are attracted to programs like Michigan,
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who have a history, a tradi- tion, and a legacy that’s really centered around core values and football,” Tomlin said. “Oftentimes, a guy like Gen- try from New Mexico makes a conscious decision to go to Michigan, and that’s attrac- tive. I think the things that at- tract those young men to a place like Michigan also at- tract us to them.”
with the station, the coalition called Strobel’s decision a “significant victory.”
“In the midst of booming development—which has caused skyrocketing rents and the loss of affordable housing—it simply does not
make any sense to prioritize an NBA arena over the needs of Inglewood residents,” the statement read. “Public land for the use of the public good, and access to housing is cen- tral to building strong com- munities.”
Magic Johnson’s
Shannon Sharpe Is Dead Serious About HBCUs
Daughter Shows Off Scars
Shannon Sharpe has gone viral many times since his 2016 debut on Fox Sports 1’s Skip and Shannon: Undisputed with sports- writer Skip Bayless. Just last year he set Black Twitter abuzz when he appeared on the show with a Black & Mild dangling from his lips, refer- encing Hennessy as “yak” and “Henn Dog.”
Because the NFL Hall of Famer goes so hard, seeing his soft side is a rarity. But that’s exactly what he sur- prisingly revealed Monday afternoon in Atlanta as he gave the keynote address for Home Depot’s 10th-anniver- sary celebration of the DIY giant’s Retool Your School program.
The program has grown from giving out $150,000 improvement grants to HBCUs from its inception to $500,000 presently. This year’s beneficiaries include 10 schools, ranging from Tennessee State University to Mississippi Valley State
Shannon Sharpe delivers the keynote address at a recent event celebrating HBCUs in Atlanta.
Magic Johnson’s daughter, Elisa, is pushing forward with her life after a home invasion left her scarred but not broken.
“As women we tend to be very hard on ourselves,” Elisa, 22, shared in a reveal- ing Instagram post this week. “Months ago, I escaped from a home invasion and in the process I was left with intense [scarring] on my stomach.”
In the photo, Elisa poses with her stomach exposed, showing off the scars wrapped around her stomach.
“Until now I’ve been so afraid to show these scars, and incredibly insecure about the way I look,” she added. “But I now realize these scars are a part of my journey, and tell the story of who I am. I love my body, and I am proud to be in the place I am today.”
The exact details of the in- vasion are unclear, as is whether police have nabbed the people involved. A request for comment from Magic Johnson’s rep wasn’t imme- diately returned.
Since sharing her story,
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she’s received tons of support from friends, family and fel- low celebrities.
LaLa Anthony chimed in to the comments, “Love u babe! Always beautiful.”
Bella Thorne noted, “Wow. So sorry. Look how strong u are.”
Justine Skye said, “Thank you for continuously sharing your journey and the message of self love. I really admire that about you. You look amazing.”
Elisa’s brother, EJ John- son, added, “Preach,” while her mom, Cookie Johnson, added a series of kissing heart emojis and black hearts.
From Home Invasion
University, chosen largely through social media cam- paigns.
During his emotional keynote to a crowd filled with his HBCU peers—in- cluding comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley, the program’s emcee and Ala- bama State University alum, and actor Laz Alonso, a Howard graduate who served as one of this year’s judges—Sharpe shared how his grandmother, Mary
Porter, who raised nine of her own children in addition to Sharpe and his two sib- lings, and Savannah State University, his alma mater, shaped who he is today.
Sharpe credited Savan- nah State for giving James Brown’s iconic “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud” anthem true mean- ing for him. “I learned more about me and more about my people at Savannah State,” he shared.
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