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Details: Written by KENNY LACY JR. Associated Press; Published: 22 July 2024

Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Adrián Beltré (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Beltré led this year’s class with 95.1% of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America vote in his first year on the ballot. Helton followed with 79.7% of the vote in his sixth year of eligibility and Mauer received 76.1% of the BBWAA vote in his first year.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 19 July 2024

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She’s emerged victorious!

Details: Written by BOTWC; Published: 17 July 2024

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Bethann Hardison is a pioneering fashion model who broke barriers in the 1960s as one of few Black runway models to reach the highest heights of the industry. Feeling the need to shed a little light on how she makes it all work eight decades later, Hardison sat down with PEOPLE to share her 7 tips for aging gracefully.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 11 July 2024

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Biniam Girmay is a 24-year-old bicyclist from Eritrea, NBC News reports. No stranger to history-making, Girmay was thrust into the spotlight two years ago after becoming the first Black rider to win in a Grand Tour, the term for the three major three-week races: the Giro, the Tour, and the Spanish Vuelta.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 03 July 2024

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The poster child for Black excellence.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 27 June 2024

Glenn Burke (Photo: NNPA)

Glenn Burke, a former outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the first openly gay MLB player, is credited with inventing the high five during a game against the Houston Astros in 1977.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 26 June 2024

Sha'Carri Richardson (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100-meter final at the Olympic trials this weekend, securing her spot on the US Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics—her first time competing in the Games.

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 20 June 2024

Viral food critic Keith Lee (Photo credit: keith_lee125/Rolling Stone Magazine)

We love to see Keith Lee making moves!

Details: Written by Veracity Savant; Published: 19 June 2024

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A real-life princess story!

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 31 May 2024

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This young artist is capturing hearts and imaginations around the world.

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