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  • $12.9M Jordan-Bryant Card Becomes Most Valuable in History

    A one-of-a-kind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant dual Logoman card has sold for a record-breaking $12.932 million through Heritage Auctions, becoming the most expensive sports card ever sold and signaling a generational shift in the world of high-end memorabilia.

    Photographed by Heritage Auctions, HA.com

    Issued as part of the 2007–08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection, the card features authentic NBA Logoman patches from each player’s game-worn jersey, along with their signatures. While Logoman cards are already among the most sought-after in modern basketball collecting, this particular piece stands alone it is the only dual Logoman card ever produced featuring both Jordan and Bryant.

    Adding to its rarity, the Jordan patch is the gold variant used exclusively during the NBA’s 50th anniversary season in 1996–97, enhancing the card’s historical and visual significance. Though Jordan has four dual Logoman cards with LeBron James, none have approached this level of singularity or value.

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    Heritage Auctions’ Director of Sports Auctions, Chris Ivy, called it “the finest modern basketball card in the world.” The sale eclipses previous high-water marks in the hobby, including the iconic T206 Honus Wagner cards, which fetched $6.6 million and $7.25 million, and the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card graded Mint+ 9.5, which sold for $12.6 million in 2022.

    Long considered the crown jewels of the sports card world, the Wagner and Mantle cards have now been overtaken — not just in price, but in cultural relevance. This sale marks a symbolic passing of the torch from baseball’s golden age to basketball’s global era, led by two Black American athletic icons whose legacies continue to resonate worldwide.

    With its unmatched combination of rarity, historical context, and superstar significance, the Jordan-Bryant Logoman now stands as the new pinnacle of sports card collecting.

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • U.S. Open Honors Tennis Trailblazer Althea Gibson with Historic 2025 Tribute


    Althea Gibson poses with her tennis racket at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, New York, 1950.
    Photo credit: Bettmann – Getty Images

    Flushing Meadows, NY — The 2025 U.S. Open is paying tribute to Black American tennis legend Althea Gibson, honoring the legacy of the trailblazing athlete who broke racial barriers in professional tennis more than seven decades ago. The tournament’s organizers have dedicated this year’s event to Gibson, spotlighting her groundbreaking achievements both on and off the court.

    Gibson made history in the 1950s as the first Black player to compete at the U.S. Nationals (now the U.S. Open) and Wimbledon, where she would go on to win five Grand Slam titles. Her victories paved the way for generations of Black athletes and opened the door for greater representation in professional sports.

    To celebrate her enduring legacy, the U.S. Open has launched a multi-faceted tribute that includes 40,000 special edition Marvel comic books featuring Gibson alongside the Fantastic Four highlighting her strength and heroism.


    Althea Gibson statue outside Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2024 U.S. Open in Flushing, NY.
    Photo: David Nemec / USTA

    A tribute video, aired by ESPN, chronicling Gibson’s journey and impact on the game. Collectible commemorative pins distributed on August 25, which would have marked Gibson’s 98th birthday.

    In addition to a live performance by Florida A&M University’s marching band which was the tennis icons alma mater.

    While also displaying original artwork inspired by Gibson’s silhouette & created by Jamaican-born artist Melissa Koby, who is also the first Black theme artist for the U.S. Open.


    Althea Gibson blows kisses to a cheering crowd during her ticker tape parade in New York City, July 1957. She was only the second Black American to receive honor.
    Photo credit: New York Daily News Archive
    – Getty Images

    The tribute arrives amid growing recognition of historical Black figures in sports and beyond, as institutions seek to address and honor the contributions of pioneers who were often overlooked in their time.

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • A New Chapter in Polo: Ralph Lauren Honors Black Collegiate Excellence

    As American Eagle faces backlash over ads featuring actress Sydney Sweeney—criticized by some for cultural insensitivity—another major clothing brand is drawing attention for a very different reason.

    NADINE IJEWERE FOR RALPH LAUREN

    Ralph Lauren recently launched its Oak Bluffs campaign, inspired by the sharp, classic style rooted in the traditions of historically Black American colleges and the rich cultural heritage of the Black community in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts—which is the namesake of the campaign.

    According to the book Black Home Ownership on Martha’s Vineyard, Black families have owned property on the island since the 19th century. In many instances, these homes have been preserved and passed down through generations, becoming a lasting part of family and cultural legacy.

    Martha’s Vineyard Museum Photo Collection

    Building on the spirit of the 2022 Morehouse and Spelman collection. While long associated with affluent Ivy League institutions through its preppy fabrics the Ralph Lauren brand now channels that same sense of prestige into its HBCU and Oak Bluffs collections—this time celebrating a different facet of the Black American experience with fashion.

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • Wow-Vows: T.I. and Tiny Toast to 15 Years of Love, Music, and Marriage

    T.I. and Tiny Celebrate 15 Years of Marriage: A Hip-Hop Love Story That Endures

    After 15 years of marriage, rapper T.I. and singer-songwriter Tameka “Tiny” Harris are proving that love can weather just about anything—especially in the spotlight.

    The couple, who tied the knot on July 30, 2010, are marking a major milestone in their relationship. Despite the ups and downs that come with fame, family, and public scrutiny, T.I. and Tiny have remained one of hip-hop’s most enduring Black power couples.

    A Journey Through Love, Fame, and Family

    T.I. and Tiny first met in 2001 and dated for nearly a decade before officially saying “I do.” Over the years, they’ve built a blended family together, raising seven children and navigating the complexities of parenthood alongside their busy successful careers.

    Tiny, best known for her work with the R&B group Xscape, has balanced music and motherhood while standing by T.I.’s side through various public challenges. T.I., a Grammy-winning rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, has also publicly expressed how much Tiny’s support has meant to him over the years.

    In interviews and on social media, they’ve both acknowledged their struggles while expressing gratitude for the lessons learned and the love that endures.

    As they mark 15 years together, fans are celebrating the couple’s resilience and commitment. Tiny recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram featuring a montage of memories and a caption that read, “15 years, 7 kids, countless adventures, and we’re still standing. Love you for life, TIP.”

    T.I responded with a heartfelt Facebook post as follows:

    T.I. Official Facebook post on August 14, 2025

    With 15 years of marriage behind them, T.I. and Tiny show no signs of slowing down. Whether working on new music, business ventures, or simply enjoying life with their family, the Harrises continue to show that real love takes work—but it’s worth it.

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • Friday’s Quote of The Week!

    Friday’s Quote of The Week!

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  • Friday’s Quote of The Week!

    Friday’s Quote of The Week!

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  • Lightning Moments: NFL Adds Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman To Super Bowl LV Lineup

    Lightning Moments: NFL Adds Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman To Super Bowl LV Lineup

    Amanda Gorman’s gift of poetry has made room from her at Capitol Hill as the first Black National Youth Poet Laurete. Her reach seems to be further expanding as she has joined the ranks of best selling authors and has currently teamed up with the NFL for a Super Bowl LV benediction.

    “Before the Honorary Captains are recognized on-field, Presidential Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman will recite an original poem about these three individuals in recognition of their tremendous impact during an unprecedented year. The recitation of the poem will air nationally on CBS and be featured in stadium” according to the NFL’s communication dept.

    The NFL’s website also noted the changemakers bio saying “Amanda Gorman is the youngest Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history. She is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality and gender justice. Amanda’s activism and poetry have been featured on the Today Show, PBS Kids and CBS This Morning and in the New York. Times, Vogue, Essence and O magazine. In 2017 UrbanWord named her the first ever National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States. After graduating from Harvard University, she now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. The special edition of her inaugural poem, The Hill We Climb will be published in Spring 2021.”

    Are your palms slamming together?

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • Friday’s Quote Of The Week!

    Friday’s Quote Of The Week!

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  • Sisters In Law: Two Siblings Make History In Montgomery

    Sisters In Law: Two Siblings Make History In Montgomery

    Judge Samarria Dunson was sworn into Montgomery’s Municipal Court in Alabama and is in good company joining her sister Judge Lloria James who was recently elected to the circuit court. The sisters in law are only 18 months apart in age and simultaneously attended The University of Alabama for Law. James spoke on her elder sibling saying” Everything in my path was much easier because she was right in front of me, all the clubs student judiciary, it was a lot easier for me to follow her.”

    Left to Right-Samarria Dunson serves as a municipal court judge in Montgomery while her sister Lloria James was newly elected to the circuit court bench. Source: Mickey Welsh/Advertiser

    “I also was in the position to support her and warn her that she probably wouldn’t make all A’s in law school, and that was OK” Dunson replied. Both sisters decided to return to Montgomery to launch their careers after passing the Alabama Bar exam. “We wanted to actively contribute to making Montgomery a place where our children and their children would want to come back and live their adult lives James stated. While James was nurturing her career in the public spotlight Dunson took more of a behind the scenes approach choosing to support her husband who was an attorney and her sister and brother -in- law to solidify their careers first according to U.S. News & Reports.

    Source: Facebook

    James credited her sister saying ” For me she pretty much raised my kids while I was on the campaign trail, she was helping with homework and also setting up websites and pretty much managing my campaign.” So she was thrilled when the cities Mayor Steven Reed suggested Dunson occupy a vacant seat in the Municipal Court.

    Samarria Dunson being sworn in as Montgomery’s municipal court judge. Source: Mickey Welsh/ Advertiser

    “I was really insistent and excited about her having her time, because she really deserves it, she’s brilliant in her own right. She spends a lot of time in the shadows and not stepping out and taking credit where it’s due so I was really excited for her.” Both women cited their father Sam Munnerlyn as their inspiration sharing that he had the “best work ethic. He’d go to work tired, go to work sick, always be on time, tell the truth.” They also described their mother as a person who was “filled with compassion.” Besides being the first Black sisters to assume judicial seats in Montgomery the sisters have plans to stand up for black youth.

    Source: Facebook

    “I don’t think a lot of children even know what to dream to be because people like us don’t spend enough time with them. It’s our job as leaders in Montgomery to be in those places, in those spaces where kids, who may not have exposure to different careers, can get that exposure. It doesn’t just help us. It helps Montgomery, Dunson explained if we’re helping to raise the new generation of professionals then that’s what it’s about for us.”

    Are you proud of the lack of of rivalry and abundance of sisterly love from these trailblazers?

    BY: BEWITTY Staff

  • Friday’s Quote Of The Week!

    Friday’s Quote Of The Week!

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