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February 18, 2007
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Byline: Michelle Singletary

Feb. 18--WASHINGTON -- Are black athletes wasting their considerable wealth?

Sportswriter William C. Rhoden thinks so.

Considering that February is Black History Month, I thought it was a perfect time to discuss whether black athletes are failing to use their money and influence to significantly tackle the social ills (poverty, unemployment) still plaguing the black community.

Rhoden adds a powerful voice to this debate. It's why I'm recommending his book "Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Black Athlete."

Rhoden's book raises provocative questions about wealth and ...

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