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Chef Marcus Samuelsson discusses new memoirOver the past several decades, African Americans have broken down racial barriers in nearly every profession: academics, media, entertainment, sports, law, medicine, finance -- and even the presidency. But one area that has seen little integration is the culinary arts. As Ethiopian-born chef Marcus Samuelsson explains: "Our ancestors ... would be shocked to learn that there are more black men and women who are partners at law firms than black men and women who are executive chefs at the top restaurants in the country." More » |
Penn State sanctions make Eddie Robinson winningest coachEddie Robinson is back on top through unexpected circumstances. In one of the harshest penalties ever levied against a school, National Collegiate Association of Athletics (NCAA) President Mark Emmert, announced last month that Penn State would face a $60 million fine, a four-year post-season ban, a five-year probation period, the loss of 10 initial scholarships in year one and 20 overall scholarships per year over the following four years and the vacating of all wins from 1998 to 2011. More » |
