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Issue: 735

March 29, 2018

Commentary

March Madness and the Great Paxton Lumpkin

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

in 1954, the great basketball team from DuSable High School inspired the African American community throughout the state with their dazzling display and execution of the game of basketball.

During March Madness we should remember some of the great African American athletes from Chicago. In the spirit of the tradition established by so many great…

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