O.J. Spivey
@ojphilly.bsky.social
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.
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Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site
The lawsuit says the National Park Service removed the displays referring to slavery "presumably pursuant to the mandate” of an executive order from President Donald Trump.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Philadelphia sues after slavery exhibits were taken down from President's House site www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Federal workers dismantle site that commemorates George Washington’s nine slaves www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Federal workers dismantle site that commemorates George Washington’s nine slaves
As the nation kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 250th anniversary, representatives from the National Park Service dismantled the exhibit that commemorated the nine persons enslaved by former Pre...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Federal workers dismantle site that commemorates George Washington’s nine slaves www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
In memoriam: Thomas H. Watkins built and sustained N.Y.’s Black press www.phillytrib.com/commentary/i...
In memoriam: Thomas H. Watkins built and sustained N.Y.’s Black press
Thomas H. Watkins built a daily Black newspaper in New York City when few believed it could survive and even fewer wanted it to succeed.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:12 PM
In memoriam: Thomas H. Watkins built and sustained N.Y.’s Black press www.phillytrib.com/commentary/i...
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A decade after his death, pioneering filmmaker William Greaves unveils what he considered the most important footage he ever captured: an intimate 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance legends, assembled not on a soundstage or in a lecture hall, but at a party inside Duke Ellington’s home.
'Once Upon a Time in Harlem': William Greaves’ Final Gift to History Arrives at Sundance | Black Girl Nerds
Premiering at Sundance, Once Upon a Time in Harlem feels like a cinematic time capsule cracked open at precisely the right moment.
blackgirlnerds.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
A decade after his death, pioneering filmmaker William Greaves unveils what he considered the most important footage he ever captured: an intimate 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance legends, assembled not on a soundstage or in a lecture hall, but at a party inside Duke Ellington’s home.
Underrated.
What's the first word that comes to mind when you think of this album? | Listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/jacksonstriu...
January 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Underrated.
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Shoutout to all my folk who was gettin it in on BlackBerry messenger with them BBM pins.
You had to be there.
You had to be there.
January 21, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Shoutout to all my folk who was gettin it in on BlackBerry messenger with them BBM pins.
You had to be there.
You had to be there.
If you think there are injuries now…
Kraft is not alone in his call for a longer regular season.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hasn’t shied away from the 18-game premise, and the revised schedule is expected to be a major discussion point during negotiations for a CBA.
More details ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hasn’t shied away from the 18-game premise, and the revised schedule is expected to be a major discussion point during negotiations for a CBA.
More details ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft pushing for 18-game schedule, international game for every team
Kraft says revenue growth from a longer season will help keep labor peace.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:22 AM
If you think there are injuries now…
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Get ready for a good one 😏
LARvsCHI– Tonight 6:30pm ET on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock
LARvsCHI– Tonight 6:30pm ET on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock
January 18, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Get ready for a good one 😏
LARvsCHI– Tonight 6:30pm ET on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock
LARvsCHI– Tonight 6:30pm ET on NBC
Stream on @NFLPlus + Peacock
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Kicking off Divisional Sunday 🍿
HOUvsNE– Sunday 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC
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HOUvsNE– Sunday 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN App
January 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Kicking off Divisional Sunday 🍿
HOUvsNE– Sunday 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN App
HOUvsNE– Sunday 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN App
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Remembering David Ruffin on his birthday (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) 💙🕊️
He sang lead on one of my favorite songs ever. "My Girl" is the first song that pops in my head, thinking of generational music. It's rare to meet someone who hasn't heard or doesn't know this song.
He sang lead on one of my favorite songs ever. "My Girl" is the first song that pops in my head, thinking of generational music. It's rare to meet someone who hasn't heard or doesn't know this song.
January 18, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Remembering David Ruffin on his birthday (January 18, 1941 – June 1, 1991) 💙🕊️
He sang lead on one of my favorite songs ever. "My Girl" is the first song that pops in my head, thinking of generational music. It's rare to meet someone who hasn't heard or doesn't know this song.
He sang lead on one of my favorite songs ever. "My Girl" is the first song that pops in my head, thinking of generational music. It's rare to meet someone who hasn't heard or doesn't know this song.
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Over 100 people in sports were asked which 5 leaders they most admire. Here are the top 40: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Over 100 people in sports were asked which 5 leaders they most admire. Here are the top 40: www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Remembering “The Greatest”, Muhammad Ali on his Birthday (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) 🕊💙
January 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Remembering “The Greatest”, Muhammad Ali on his Birthday (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) 🕊💙
The irony of skirting around the latest point shaving scandal when your next live read is a sports betting app. 😏
January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The irony of skirting around the latest point shaving scandal when your next live read is a sports betting app. 😏
Oh, they on it. 💯
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Oh, they on it. 💯
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40 what? SHEESH.... still jams 🔥
🗣Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death...ain't that a shame?
🗣Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death...ain't that a shame?
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
40 what? SHEESH.... still jams 🔥
🗣Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death...ain't that a shame?
🗣Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death...ain't that a shame?
I love this statement and it's accurate. “This is not to say the pursuit of truth isn’t important, but realizing that “objectivity” has always reinforced white worldviews.” www.whatimreading.net/p/jacksonvil...
What’s missing from the online discourse about the viral Jacksonville Jaguars interview
The Black Press never agreed to conform to the mainstream media’s ideal of “objectivity.”
www.whatimreading.net
January 13, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I love this statement and it's accurate. “This is not to say the pursuit of truth isn’t important, but realizing that “objectivity” has always reinforced white worldviews.” www.whatimreading.net/p/jacksonvil...
Young or old, no one is tougher on our teams than us. 💀😂
I am hollering 🤣
"It’s like he’s flipping burgers. One half he’s cooking, the other half is completely raw.”
This Eagles fan looks 12... but he's really like 45 🤣🤣🤣
"It’s like he’s flipping burgers. One half he’s cooking, the other half is completely raw.”
This Eagles fan looks 12... but he's really like 45 🤣🤣🤣
January 13, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Young or old, no one is tougher on our teams than us. 💀😂
So, the think pieces on sports journalism ethics didn't make it over here?
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January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
So, the think pieces on sports journalism ethics didn't make it over here?
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism www.npr.org/2026/01/10/n...
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism
Critic at large Eric Deggans says that in 2026, audiences have more power than they realize to determine the future of news and entertainment.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
2026 looks ominous for media, from Hollywood to journalism www.npr.org/2026/01/10/n...
Court docs reveal accused grave robber's months-long plot to steal human remains 6abc.com/post/jonatha...
Court docs reveal accused grave robber's months-long plot to steal human remains
According to affidavits, Gerlach repeatedly targeted underground vaults in December, prying stone and marble slabs out of place to reveal burial chambers 10 to 12 feet below ground.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Court docs reveal accused grave robber's months-long plot to steal human remains 6abc.com/post/jonatha...
Spivey: It's still 'Big Game' Jalen Hurts www.phillytrib.com/sports/footb...
Spivey: It's still 'Big Game' Jalen Hurts
Sunday’s 2025 NFL Wild Card round game will surely deliver a marquee showdown between two storied franchises: the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers at the Linc.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Spivey: It's still 'Big Game' Jalen Hurts www.phillytrib.com/sports/footb...
A big thank you to Jenea Robinson of Visit Philly for being our guest speaker this month. www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
Visit Philly expecting 500,000 visitors for World Cup
While Philadelphia will be a focal point for visitors throughout 2026, Visit Philadelphia said the peak of tourist activity will likely be the five weeks in June and July when
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January 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
A big thank you to Jenea Robinson of Visit Philly for being our guest speaker this month. www.phillytrib.com/news/local_n...
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The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in south Minneapolis has been identified as Jonathan Ross, the Star-Tribune reports
Live: ICE agent identified as state and federal officials clash over shooting investigation
The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show. State investigators said the FBI had ‘reversed course’ on a joint investi...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in south Minneapolis has been identified as Jonathan Ross, the Star-Tribune reports