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Kemba Shakur began Urban Releaf in 1998. 15 years and 15,000 trees later, she says she's only just begun. (Video still via NBC Bay Area)

Oakland woman transforms city's landscape, one tree at a time

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JACKIE ROBINSON (3rd BASE)Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972)theGrio’s 3rd baseman would be Jackie Robinson. A second baseman by trade, Robinson wouldn’t mind shifting around for his team’s success. Breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947, Robinson dealt with prejudice and racism when it was at its all time high. With adversity everywhere, Robinson let his play on the field speak for itself. A World Series Champion, Rookie of The Year, and a MVP title were all underneath his belt when he was a Brooklyn Dodger. In honor of his achievements on and off the field, Robinson has had his number (42) retired by the entire league.6× All-Star selection (1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954)Negro League All-Star selection (1945)
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Forgotten Negro Leaguers honored at the grave

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Three baseball fans continue their quest to locate every former Negro leagues player without a headstone and do their share to right the wrong...
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South Shore Drill Team gives hope to Chicago kids

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VIDEO - In the midst of tragedy and chaos, shines a sliver of hope for Chicago kids and teens...
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Over 1 million Facebook fans agree: 'I love being black'

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BlackWeb 2.0 - While there are other similar fan pages, none have been as successful in attracting a diverse following...
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Giants retire uniform of legendary Monte Irvin

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The 91-year-old Irvin, a Hall of Famer who became the first black player in Giants history when he signed with the club on July 8, 1949, had his No. 20 retired...
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100 percent of Urban Prep's first class college-bound

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CHICAGO (AP) - For each boy, the new school offered an escape and a chance at a life that seemed beyond reach...
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Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson throws a no-hitter

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Edwin Jackson had a chance to finish the ugliest of the no-hitters in this the Year of the Pitcher, and nothing was going to stop of him...
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African miracle: Guinea holds first free election

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CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - Today, the West African country is on the verge of putting half a century of coups and repressive rule behind it...
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Jackson impersonator brings back fond memories for fans

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VIDEO - What began as a dance at a friend's Christmas party now includes up to ten performances a day...
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BET founder announces factories in Haiti

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The founder of the U.S. cable TV company Black Entertainment Television has announced a project for factories that will build construction materials in Haiti...
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Timbaland, Dr. Dre surprise students at graduation party

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CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) - Dr. Dre and Timbaland went back to school Wednesday night. The rapper-producers shocked students when they appeared at a Culver City High School...
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