First Black Grandmaster Discusses the Importance of Diversity, Celebrity Players and Future of Chess

Posted 3/27/23

(BPT) - Maurice Ashley is inspiring a new wave of chess players. In 1999, he earned the title of Grandmaster, the first Black person to do so. Since then, he has become a prolific commentator, …

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Baldwin County well represented at BASS Nation state fishing championships

NextHome Gulf Coast Living and The Haven animal shelter host food drive

Spanish Fort student Godwin joins Baldwin County Sheriff’s SWAT Team for a day

2023 National Shrimp Festival’s Singing for Scholarships registration opens