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Gregory Lee Jr.

@nabjprez2011.bsky.social
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Loyola University of New Orleans Professor. SI Newsletter Editor. 19th NABJ president. Loves NABJ Sports and Sports Journalism Institute. Alum of Times-Picayune, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Sun-Sentinel, NBA.com, The Athletic and FOS.

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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨 Applications for the Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2027 are now OPEN! 📝 Deadline: Nov. 6, 2026📍 Join a legacy of top journalists shaping the future of sports media. 🔗 Apply here: sportsjournalisminstitute.org/program/apply
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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'I can't miss': Inside Ryan Clark's next act after painful ESPN exit
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Hey @nabjofficial.bsky.social .. There a plenty tickets left for the 21st NABJ Sports Task Force Jam on Friday night. Make sure you get your party and bus tickets. See you on Friday night!
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The NBA analytics world is running around capping for the Cs who view l Brown through that lens while at the same time not checking its own community when Cowherd run wild with his report that NBA sources say JB views himself as the smartest person in the room - which is a very loud dog whistle.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Hey National Association of Black Journalists You have two more days to jump in on early bird pricing for the NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam. Prices jump to new prices July 2 at midnight. Get tickets here! www.universe.com/events/nabj-...
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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Oh, #Florida! Woman caught trying to smuggle drugs into jail says she doesn't know anything about the baggie of cocaine found in her butt, insists someone must have put it in there during an “intimate encounter." www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2...
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‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff says
A Palm Bay woman was arrested over the weekend after she was caught with cocaine in her “lower region” after a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Today is one of my favorite days of the year. The Sports Journalism Institute has announced its 34th class, welcoming 16 talented students into our nationally acclaimed internship program. www.sportsjournalisminstitute.org/latest-news/...
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
A 31-point swing! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/u...
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Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Ye, fka Kanye West, takes out a full-page in the Wall Street Journal to apologize to the Black community, and for antisemitism: “I lost touch with reality”

Twenty-five years ago, I was in a car accident that broke my jaw and caused injury to the right frontal lobe of my brain. At the time, the focus was on the visible damage - the fracture, the swelling, and the immediate physical trauma. The deeper injury, the one inside my skull, went unnoticed.
Comprehensive scans were not done, neurological exams were limited, and the possibility of a frontal-lobe injury was never raised. It wasn't properly diagnosed until 2023. That medical oversight caused serious damage to my mental health and led to my bipolar type-l diagnosis.
Bipolar disorder comes with its own defense system. Denial. When you're manic, you don't think you're sick. You think everyone else is overreacting. You feel like you're seeing the world more clearly than ever, when in reality you're losing your grip entirely.
Once people label you as 'crazy', you feel as if you cannot contribute anything meaningful to the world. It's easy for people to joke and laugh it off when in fact this is a very serious debilitating disease you can die from. According to the World Health Organization and Cambridge University, people with bipolar disorder have a life expectancy that is shortened by ten to fifteen years on average, and a 2x-3x higher all-cause mortality rate than the general population. This is on par with severe heart disease, type-1 diabetes, HIV, and cancer-all lethal and fatal if left untreated.
The scariest thing about this disorder is how persuasive it is when it tells you: You don't need help. It makes you blind, but convinced you have insight. You feel powerful, certain, and unstoppable.
I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to love someone who was at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self.
In that fractured state. I gra…
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
apnews.com/article/john... musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
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Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, according to police.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
apnews.com/article/poll... Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
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Young Americans are increasingly rejecting the Democratic and Republican parties, a new poll shows
New polling from Gallup shows that Americans are increasingly identifying as political independents and rejecting the labels of the two major political parties.
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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The Athletic survey shows declining support for Pat McAfee on ‘College GameDay’
A new survey conducted by The Athletic shows that support for ESPN’s Pat McAfee on College GameDay is waning among college football fans. Despite spearheading popular segments like the weekly field goal kicking contest, Pat McAfee’s approval ratings is at an all-time low, according to a survey published by The Athletic on Monday. Readers were asked Read more... The post The Athletic survey shows declining support for Pat McAfee on ‘College GameDay’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Sports Job alert: Lakers beat at Southern California News Group. myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MNG/deta… @NABJSports @SJI_Update @AAJAsports @nahjdeportes @NABJ
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Announces It Will Cease Operations
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
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Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair Will Part Ways
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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How will Waymo's self-driving cars handle New Orleans potholes and parades?
“What’s a driverless taxi going to do when there’s a second line?" said Kirtan Parmar, United Cab manager. "It can’t call the passengers and tell them to meet on the other side of the parade.”
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
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Loyola’s SGA rejects Turning Point charter for a second time - The Maroon
Loyola University SGA senate voted to deny Turning Point USA official recognition for the second time this semester.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
University of Alabama shuts down student magazines for Black students, women students www.whatimreading.net/p/university...
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University of Alabama shuts down student magazines for Black students, women students
University officials told editors of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six that they believed they were out of compliance with Trump administration guidance on anti-DEI policies.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New York
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Baltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 25/11/2025
Morgan State could one day run entirely on AI
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Morgan State could one day run entirely on AI
The historically Black college may be one of the few universities in the country, perhaps even the world, that has its own sovereign AI.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Minority owners claim Ishbia mismanaging Suns
A pair of Phoenix Suns minority owners allege that Mat Ishbia is using the franchise as "his personal piggy bank" in a lawsuit claiming misconduct and mismanagement by the Suns' governor.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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Former News Anchor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Pandemic Fraud
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Grades for NOLA Public Schools are highest ever, but expect them to drop next year veritenews.org/2025/11/20/n...
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Grades for NOLA Public Schools are highest ever, but expect them to drop next year - Verite News New Orleans
See the latest state letter grades and performance scores for all New Orleans public schools.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Had a great weekend representing Loyola University New Orleans at the JEA conference in Nashville. Met thousands of high school students excited about media careers and led a masterclass on “So You Want to Be a Sports Journalist.” The next generation is ready. 👏🏾📱📰
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Final hours to apply! The Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2026 offers: 🏟️ Intense bootcamp at ASU 📰 Paid newsroom internship 💪 Mentorship for life Applications close at midnight PST! sportsjournalisminstitute.org/program/apply @NABJSports @AAJASports @NAHJDeportes @aaja @nahj @NABJSports
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Politico @politico.com · 01/11/2025
Nearly 42 million Americans lose their food stamp benefits
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Nearly 42 million Americans lose their food stamp benefits
The lapse in benefits could be temporary if the Trump administration complies with a recent court order requiring them to use emergency money to fund SNAP.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
📢 One Week Left to Apply — Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2026 Applications for the Class of 2026 close on November 3, 2025. Apply now and take the next step toward a career in sports media: 🔗 sportsjournalisminstitute.org/program/apply
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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Two HUD Civil Rights Lawyers Dismissed After Raising Concerns About Fair Housing Act Enforcement
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MS NOW Reports @msnowreports.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
MSNBC is exclusively reporting that FBI agents were repeatedly steered to Tom Homan by one of his own associates which is how he wound up in a contracts-for-cash sting, according to 4 sources familiar with the investigation and a government document reviewed by MSNBC. www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...
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MSNBC Exclusive: Former ICE officer led the FBI to Tom Homan
MSNBC is exclusively reporting that FBI agents were repeatedly steered to Tom Homan by one of his own associates which is how he wound up in a contracts-for-cash sting, according to four sources famil...
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
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Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 16/09/2025
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Trump Moves to Erase Slavery from National Parks, Starting with Powerful Historic Photo
Donald Trump’s administration has taken a major step in reshaping how America’s history is told. Federal officials confirmed yesterday that the National Park Service has begun removing or flagging slavery-related […] The post Trump Moves to Erase Slavery from National Parks, Starting with Powerful Historic Photo appeared first on Baller Alert.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
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After Kirk Killing, Americans Agree on One Thing: Something Is Seriously Wrong
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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Joseph McNeil, Young Spark in a Civil Rights Battle, Dies at 83
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Immigrants helped rebuild New Orleans, then they set down roots. Under Trump, some worry they’ll be forced to leave. veritenews.org/2025/08/29/n...
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Immigrants helped rebuild New Orleans, then they set down roots. Under Trump, some worry they’ll be forced to leave. - Verite News New Orleans
Katrina brought an influx of Latin American immigrants, often undocumented, seeking work in the city. Many stayed, opening businesses and building communities here.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Year 3 at @Loyola_NOLA! Excited to teach Advanced Journalism & Mass Comm Ethics/Diversity as the Marion M. & John S. Stokes Jr. Visiting Professor. Even more thrilled to keep building our sports journalism program. A new journey begins! 📰✍🏽⚜️
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
After doing some inventory, the 20th @nabjsports Jam has sold out all VIP tables. We have limited VIP tickets left. If you want to sit down, buy premium tickets. Plenty of seats in Mezzanine and the restaurant area on a first come first serve basis!
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
#Breaking "The Cosby Show" alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died after drowning at the age of 54, according to TMZ.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
No. 20. If you are in Cleveland! @nabjofficial.bsky.social
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
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UnitedHealth’s Campaign to Quiet Critics
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
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7 Voters on What They Love About America
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation
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Peter Abraham @peteabeglobe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
PerRed Sox sources: the team's feeling was that a $313.5M contract comes with responsibilities to do what is right for the team and that Devers did not live up to those responsibilities. They had enough and they traded him.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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Pope Leo's New Orleans cousins, one Black and one White, want to reunite family split by race
"What does the pope think about us being related? That's my question," one cousin said. "What does he think of us because we're Afro American?" She plans to write a letter inviting Leo to her home if...
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
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Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
7 Voters on Trump, the Protests and Taking a Stand in L.A. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/u...
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7 Voters on Trump, the Protests and Taking a Stand in L.A.
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Gregory Lee Jr. @nabjprez2011.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
25 years. 🙏 Honored to return again to teach at @sji1992.bsky.social We covered MLB, WNBA & the NBA Finals — all on deadline. Huge thanks to speakers! Next generation is ready. #SJI25
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