Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays was instrumental in California's fight against housing discrimination
SACRAMENT- As a baseball player, Willie Mays was arguably the greatest of all time – the GOAT of baseball. But…
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A Kenyan tribe searches for the stolen skull of its leader | History
No 'true leader' In 1919, the British arrested all members of the Talai (the Koitalel clan and former leaders of…
What drew writer-director Steven Zaillian to 'Ripley'
Steven Zaillian's choice about what he chooses to write about comes down to two simple questions, as he explains: “Is…
How Noah Hawley Tackles Big Themes in 'Fargo'
By his own calculations, writer-director Noah Hawley has generated 51 hours of off-kilter TV drama inspired by the Coen brothers'…
National Kiss Day 2024: History, Meaning, Wishes, Quotes and Why Do We Kiss?
National Kiss Day is a day dedicated to celebrating kisses and their relevance in human relationships. It is observed on…
Synchronized swimming is even more impressive when you know its history.
Book Review Swimming Pretty: The untold story of women in the water By Vicki ValosikLive Law: 432 pages, $28.99If you…
With Willie Mays dead, is godson Barry Bonds the greatest player alive?
Some of this could be attributed to the naturally elevated status afforded to the recently deceased, but all week Willie…
'Orphan Black: Echoes' is not intended to be a clone, says creator
Among the fun memories she had as a first-time showrunner, Anna Fishko counts learning the details of what it takes…
Docuseries Charts the Voices and Movements of Black Twitter
You've probably heard or read these phrases somewhere: “Oscars So White,” “Me Too,” “Say Her Name,” “Black Girl Magic,” “Black…
Rafa Márquez talks about the Netflix documentary and coaching Mexico one day
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is possibly the most successful player in the history of Mexican soccer. Affectionately known as “The Kaiser…