O.J. Spivey

O.J. Spivey

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Award-Winning Sportswriter & Columnist (some Culture & Legacy stories too) at the Philadelphia Tribune, Radio Contributor. NABJ & PFWA member. Historian, intellectually curious. Priors: WURD Radio, Andscape. Views are my own. https://t.co/LH26z70FyU

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Happy 40th Anniversary to this jam! One of my happy songs! "When I Think Of You" is Janet's 1st #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 🔥🔥🔥

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Janet Jackson released "When I Think of You" as the third single from 'Control' 40 years ago on July 28, 1986 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/JJcontrol

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Philadelphia relocates Joe Frazier statue at Art Museum, launches effort to restore his gym www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comPhiladelphia relocates Joe Frazier statue at Art Museum, launches effort to restore his gymWith soccer, baseball and UFC visitors in Philadelphia to support their teams and sports, the city on Monday paid homage to a local boxing great by unveiling his statue at

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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...

phillytrib.comLauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic "Ex-Facto...

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My latest: The WNBA’s longevity and success has never depended on bending the rules for a single player, and it shouldn’t start now. www.phillytrib.com/sports/baske...

phillytrib.comSpivey: WNBA should not bend the rules just for one playerThis column is as much a history lesson as it is an opinion. For three decades, the WNBA has represented the pinnacle of women’s professional basketball, a legacy of resilience,

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“Now, the people making the decisions are content creators, not journalists, and they don’t always have the skills to get to the heart of issues fans care about.” www.poynter.org/reporting-ed...

poynter.orgWelcome to the post-journalism era of professional sports - PoynterTeams, leagues and athletes have more ways than ever to tell their own stories. But what do fans lose when journalists are left out?

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Out and About: What's Happening in Philly www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/ou...

phillytrib.comOut and About: What's Happening in PhillyCenter City District SIPS

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Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick at the Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party in Philly. 💙🤍❤️

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I don't know who little man with the flag is but I had to take this photo and make it a GIF. #Juneteenth 💙🤍❤️

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Packed Juneteenth block party kicks off Welcome America events in Philadelphia www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comPacked Juneteenth block party kicks off Welcome America events in PhiladelphiaHundreds of people gathered Friday for this year’s Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia, an event that also served as the kickoff to two weeks

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'A never-ending struggle': Juneteenth fight tests Philadelphia over slavery history at President’s House www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.com'A never-ending struggle': Juneteenth fight tests Philadelphia over slavery history at President’s HouseJuneteenth marks a turning point in American history. On June 19, 1865, Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger informed the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free —

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Philadelphia fills with World Cup crowds as fans flood key venues citywide www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comPhiladelphia fills with World Cup crowds as fans flood key venues citywideThousands of soccer fans gathered across Philadelphia during the opening weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with large crowds filling venues throughout the city.

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MSG Hit With Class Action Over Apparent Data Breach frontofficesports.com/madison-squa...

frontofficesports.comDolan's MSG Hit With Class Action Over Apparent Data BreachThe suit claims MSG’s controversial surveillance and facial-recognition systems resulted in a massive breach.

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It was cool to enjoy my birthday last week at the Four Seasons Philadelphia’s Match Room. It's a pop-up sports lounge open for the World Cup. I will return. ⚽️🥃

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Am I back for the group chat? Just kidding. 🫠

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For WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation andscape.com/features/wnb...

andscape.comFor WNBA players of African descent, deciding what name to go by is a choice born of pride, preservation - AndscapeWNBA players discuss their relationships with their African names and how they’ve navigated presenting themselves throughout life.

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Who attended the Roots Picnic? Did you enjoy it? Can it be better, or was it great?

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“Caitlin Clark’s public unmasking leaves the WNBA in a slow-motion Milli Vanilli moment, exposing the unearned currency of its manufactured basketball star.” newsone.com/6862223/how-...

newsone.comThe Unraveling: How Reality Caught Up With The Cult Of Caitlin ClarkCaitlin Clark’s public unmasking leaves the WNBA in a slow-motion Milli Vanilli moment, exposing the unearned currency of its manufactured basketball star.

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Philadelphia's true essence on display at Roots Picnic www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...

phillytrib.comPhiladelphia's true essence on display at Roots PicnicPhiladelphia had something to prove this Memorial Day weekend, and the City of Brotherly Love delivered— emphatically. The 18th annual Roots Picnic, held on May 30 and 31 at its

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My latest: I chatted with Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins about managing in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic and carrying the torch as a steward of the game. #RingTheBell www.phillytrib.com/sports/baseb...

phillytrib.comSpivey: Jimmy Rollins carries torch as Phillies legendWith the Major League Baseball All-Star Game coming to Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years, it has already provided me access to legends. Look no further than 2007

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“Black women creating spaces for ourselves and gathering with intention inevitably draws surveillance and scrutiny born from white discomfort.” newsone.com/6861766/naom...

newsone.comTo Naomi Osaka And Taylor Townsend: An Open LetterBlack women creating spaces for ourselves and gathering with intention inevitably draws surveillance and scrutiny born from white discomfort.

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Remembering the Edison 64. Over five dozen students from a Philly high school killed during the Vietnam War, the highest total in nation. www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comRemembering 64 students from a Philly high school killed during the Vietnam WarAs national debate reemerges over reinstating the military draft, a painful chapter in North Philadelphia history is again in focus at Thomas Alva Edison High School.

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My latest: Philly-based Dre’s Water Ice was a hole in one at the 2026 PGA Championship 🏆⛳️🏌🏾‍♂️https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/philly-s-dre-s-water-ice-gains-rare-spotlight-at-pga-championship/article_4919599b-ccb1-45b0-84cd-f9a428017c47.html

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“But be careful of who you invite to the cookout. The guest might seem right at home with a plate of Big Mama’s potato salad, as they are with a MĄGA movement that is trying to wipe out Big Mama’s congressional district.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

nytimes.comPolitical dissension in the workplace? NFL stars are just like the rest of us (Gift Article)Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart offered a peek behind the curtain of how locker rooms are functioning in the Trump era.

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“Sports media – responding both to white audiences who want their entertainment uncomplicated and their own biases to ignore the Black perspective – has engaged in a simplistic but effective con.” www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/m...

theguardian.comThe NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete | Howard BryantIn a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their power

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“Black people represent 14% of the population, but they are certainly more than 14% of American culture, and the Black athlete is the most successful, most influential and most visible Black employee this country has ever produced.”

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Still figuring what to share or not share on here. Like, what are the rules of engagement?

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My latest: Asking Black athletes to participate in “Out of Bounds” is complex. www.phillytrib.com/sports/spive...

phillytrib.comSpivey: NAACP sports boycott is complexThe NAACP has launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign calling for a boycott of collegiate athletic programs in states that have attacked voting rights. The states identified are Alabama, Florida,

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This is fabulous. 🥎 www.watchtheyard.com/service/gree...

watchtheyard.comDivine Nine Fraternities Unite in Houston for Greek Olympiks Softball Tournament Benefiting HBCU-Bound SeniorsFour Divine Nine fraternities came together in Missouri City, Texas on May 16, 2026 for the second annual Greek Olympiks softball tournament, a charity event raising scholarship funds for graduating B...

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Will Smith, Christina Aguilera announced to perform at 4th of July concert on Ben Franklin Parkway www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comWill Smith, Christina Aguilera announced to perform at 4th of July concert on Ben Franklin ParkwayMayor Cherelle Parker has revealed the lineup for the 4th of July concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway on Wednesday.

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The NAACP is urging Black athletes and fans to “withhold athletic and financial support” from public universities in states that “have moved to limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation”

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This is a paradoxical mess. I've been asked about this during my weekly radio hits and it's not as simple as one may think. Now with the CBC’s stance, if you’re an HBCU alum and want to chime in, feel free to hit me up. www.binnews.com/content/2026...

binnews.comNAACP Urges Black Athletes To Boycott Southern Universities Over Redistricting | BIN: Black Information NetworkThe ‘Out of Bounds’ campaign calls for Black athletes and their families to withhold athletic and financial support from universities in states where redistricting has diluted Black voting power.

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Meet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians together www.phillytrib.com/news/meet-th...

phillytrib.comMeet the Spelman Seven crossing the stage as valedictorians togetherATLANTA — When one begins to cry, the others move in synchrony. A few shed tears of their own, the rest reach for tissues tucked in purses.

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Getty Awards $1.8M to Increase Access to Black Visual Arts Archives www.getty.edu/news/getty-a...

getty.eduGetty Awards $1.8M to Increase Access to Black Visual Arts Archives | Getty NewsCritical support for eight new projects will process and activate essential documents of the history of Black art in the U.S.

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Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek Golf Club seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion www.phillytrib.com/sports/cobbs...

phillytrib.comCobbs Creek Golf Club seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusionThe Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf clubs, most notably Merion and this week's PGA Championship at Aronimink.

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“On his studio show The Budweiser Sports Report, (Charlie) Neal convened a murderers’ row of journalists: Michael Wilbon, Ralph Wiley, Bryan Burwell, William Rhoden, David Aldridge, David DuPree, Roscoe Nance.” www.theringer.com/2020/12/31/s...

theringer.comThe Play-by-Play Pioneer Hiding in Plain SightFor decades, Charlie Neal has been the voice of football for historically Black colleges and universities, an NBA studio host, and one of the architects of modern sports media. He deserves to be bette...

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Charlie Neal’s top 10 HBCU football legends andscape.com/features/bes...

andscape.comCharlie Neal's top 10 HBCU football legends - AndscapeLongtime Black college football announcer Charlie Neal selects his top 10 HBCU football players of all time, including three Jackson State legends.

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Official ☄️ After Board of Governors approval, the Houston Comets will tip-off play in 2027. Welcome back, Houston Comets!

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Federal bill would ban private equity 'vulture investors' from youth sports. www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

usatoday.comBill would ban private equity 'vulture investors' from youth sports.The bill, which would require private equity companies to divest from their youth-sports businesses, comes on the heels of a USA TODAY investigation.

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I had to record a 15-minute radio show for a final exam in broadcast school. This was one of the songs I played. 📻

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🗣You've got to find a way... say what you want to say....

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Let me retire first.

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Dreaming of retiring in Europe? More Americans are heading to countries like Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Greece—for more affordable living and a better quality of life.

forbes.comMore Americans Are Looking To Retire In Europe. Will You Join Them?Many European countries are welcoming American retirees, who are encouraged by affordable healthcare and in some cases, a lower cost of living. Here's what to know.

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Also the 2nd most playoff games played without a title.

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Congrats to James Harden of the Cavs for moving up to 15th on the all-time playoff GAMES PLAYED list! NBA Playoffs presented by Google

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'I've grown into a better person': Mentorship program shapes young Black men in Philly www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.com'I've grown into a better person': Mentorship program shapes young Black men in PhillyA West Philadelphia mentorship program aimed at teaching etiquette and life skills to young boys is gaining recognition for its impact on the next generation.

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West Philadelphia native Peggy Moore graduates from Temple University at 75 www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.comWest Philadelphia native Peggy Moore graduates from Temple University at 75After 44 years at Temple University, Peggy Moore, 75, earned her bachelor’s degree in general studies and became the oldest graduate in the Class of 2026.

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'One Golden Summer' gives a voice to Jackie Robinson West little leaguers www.phillytrib.com/entertainmen...

phillytrib.com'One Golden Summer' gives a voice to Jackie Robinson West little leaguersIn the summer of 2014, 13 boys from Chicago's South Side did something no all-Black team had ever done: they won the U.S. Little League Championship. For one shining moment,

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1619 Project author keynotes Black journalists' regional gathering in Philly www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...

phillytrib.com1619 Project author keynotes Black journalists' regional gathering in PhillyPulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones urged Black journalists to embrace the power and responsibility of their work during a keynote address Saturday at the National Association of Bla...

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Philadelphia restaurants considering 20% service charge during World Cup 6abc.com/post/philade...

6abc.comPhiladelphia restaurants considering 20% service charge during World CupAmong the topics discussed was a recommendation - not a requirement - that businesses consider adding a 20% service charge to checks during tournament weeks.

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If voting didn't matter, they would not go through tremendous lengths to keep you from doing so.

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Lincoln, Cheyney and Delaware State announce 2026 commencement speakers www.phillytrib.com/news/state_a...

phillytrib.comLincoln, Cheyney and Delaware State announce 2026 commencement speakersThe three historically Black colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region have announced notable speakers for their upcoming commencement ceremonies.

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Thank God I renewed my passport last year. 🛂