Sickle Cell Gene Therapy , Prairie View A&M University
by Daniel Johnson

September 22, 2025

Prairie View A&M University Launches Program To Support Students With Sickle Cell Disease

Prairie View is launching its Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a first-of-its-kind program designed to support college students living with SCD.

According to the Red Cross, sickle cell disease (SCD) first appeared in Africa thousands of years ago because carrying the sickle cell trait helped people survive malaria, a deadly disease in the region. Long before Western medicine studied it, African tribes had their own names for the condition. Today, SCD affects people of many backgrounds, but it continues to impact Black Americans the most.

In light of this, Prairie View A&M University is launching its Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a first-of-its-kind program, which has been designed to support college students who are living with SCD. According to a press release from the university, the program, which launched on Sept. 17, will serve as a model for universities across the country.

Per the university’s press release, in Texas alone, Black families account for 85% of all SCD diagnoses, and often while away from their primary care physicians, students can be unsure of how to manage their specific needs.

Prairie View A&M students who are identified by the university’s Owens Franklin Health Center will be connected to specialized care at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, or UT Houston, and they will also be eligible for additional support through the Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation located in Austin.

The university owes its selection for the site of the pilot program to the presence of Dr. Tondra L. Moore, the executive director of Health Services at PVAMU, who has been recognized for her outstanding work with the American College Health Association.

According to Dr. Moore, “This is great opportunity for Prairie View to help establish a model of support for college students nationwide who have been diagnosed with sickle cell disease.”

According to a study conducted by several hospital clinicians posted to scientific health journal Science Direct, the “transition to adulthood, the period of time during which young people become young adults as their economic and psychosocial circumstances shift, is especially challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with chronic conditions and disabilities.” And as such, a program like the one at Prairie View A&M University could prove to be transformational for the 18-24 age group that tends to populate college campuses.

Specifically, as it relates to SCD, the study notes that “supporting AYA in developing the knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy to take greater responsibility for their own selves and health during the years leading up to, during, and after officially transferring to adult care can play a critical role in promoting positive health and life outcomes…However, there is still a need to adapt and expand these programs to better address the systemic and personal challenges that many AYA with SCD encounter during the transition period.”

This appears to be precisely the need that the pilot program is seeking to fill, according to WashU Medicine, one of the partners of the Prairie View A&M University SCD Warrior Project.

On the informed consent form it notes, “Participants will have access to direct support and resources from community-based organizations and sickle cell disease (SCD) experts. This can empower them to better manage their health, navigate the healthcare system, and improve their overall quality of life. By improving access to coordinated and preventative care, the initiative has the potential to reduce emergency visits, hospitalizations, and complications-leading to annual healthcare cost savings related to SCD within the region.”

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 22, 2025

Police Reveal More Info On Missing Houston College Student Found Dead In Bayou

McKissic was an active member of her University of Houston campus.

Investigators have revealed more information on the case of Jade “Sage” McKissic, the college student in Houston whose body was found in a bayou days after she went missing.

The 20-year-old McKissic was last seen Sept. 11 after having a night at the bars with some friends. According to Fox26, she left her phone at one of the bars as she headed to a nearby gas station by herself to get a drink. She then left the gas station and walked toward Brays Bayou, where police later discovered her body.

The search for the missing co-ed waged on throughout the city until investigators made the unfortunate discovery on Sept. 15. Her body was found around 2.5 miles away in the body of water.

Before her death, McKissic was a junior at the University of Houston, majoring in strategic communications and advertising. The school described the deceased student as “a campus resident and student employee, and a friend to many in our community.”

Click2Houston also confirmed McKissic was one of the four bodies found in the city’s bayous this week alone. However, an autopsy on the young woman’s body revealed no signs of foul play or trauma, leaving more questions about what happened to the Black college student.

Now, the Houston community mourns the loss of a bright student, as police continue investigating what led to her death. An involved member on campus, McKissic also served on the editorial team of the Her Campus chapter at UH. The organization wrote a tribute to the deceased co-ed on its social media. The statement called their former member an “exceptional writer with a bright future.”

“In addition to her campus, she was involved in many other activities on campus and touched so many people. Her bright personality and amazing character are just some of the reasons why she is loved by so many. And we will forever remember her.”

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Man Acquitted, Murder
by Daniel Johnson

September 22, 2025

Man Acquitted After Serving Over 13 Years For Murder He Didn’t Commit

Kendall Harrison, now 31, continually maintained his innocence.

Kendall Harrison, a former high school quarterback at Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, has been acquitted of the murder of a Good Samaritan in 2012, a conviction that led to him being imprisoned for more than 13 years.

Harrison, now 31, continually maintained his innocence. He got the chance to prove it at a retrial earlier in September.

According to Fox 8, Harrison said that his first involvement in the case was after the police released a sketch of the alleged perpetrator that looked nothing like him. “No hair on the face, got a baseball cap on, but somebody called Crimestoppers and said that the sketch looked like me,” Harrison pointed out.

Harrison’s change of fortune happened when the State of Louisiana outlawed nonunanimous jury verdicts in 2018—a nonunanimous jury originally found Harrison guilty of the murder of Harry “Mike” Ainsworth—and he was awarded a retrial, seven years after his original conviction.

“Knowing that he’s sleeping every night inside of the cell and, every day I’m in a bed, it never was a good feeling,” Harrison’s father, Mike Willis, told the outlet.

Harrison, meanwhile, is still adjusting, as he told 4WWL News.

“I’m still learning how to use my phone. That’s the hardest task for me right now, messing with this phone. I’ve been incarcerated over 5,000 days. That’s a lot of days. Five thousand days to be locked in a cell. It’s like you’ve been broken free of them chains. It’s a relief. I held my head up the entire time because I knew the God that I serve isn’t going to let me go out like that,” he told the outlet.

The lead attorney during his retrial, Scott Sherman, noted that the verdict was long overdue and that his client never should have been convicted in the first place, in part because the DNA evidence used in the case was faulty.

“From day one, we never did lay down and believe that he was guilty,” Willis said. “We have a broken system. Our tragedy, we don’t like it but maybe it had to happen for us to be the voice of the people today moving forward for the future to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

In 2023, the Southern Poverty Law Center noted in an expansive report on the criminal justice system in Louisiana that its justice system is disproportionately harmful to Black people, in particular Black men.

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Atlanta Dream, naz hillmon, WNBA, Basketball, Season Ticket
by Daniel Johnson

September 22, 2025

Atlanta Dream Forward Naz Hillmon Wins Sixth Player Of The Year

Hillmon has been a critical piece of the Dream's offense under the direction of first-year head coach Karl Smesko

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon has won the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Award for the 2025 season.

Hillmon received 44 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, beating out one of the Studbudz, Minnesota Lynx guard Natisha Hiedeman, who received 22 votes, Hiedeman’s teammate, Lynx forward Jessica Shepard, who received four votes, and the Seattle Storm’s rookie phenom Dominique Malonga and Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb, who each received a vote apiece.

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Per the WNBA’s press release, since she was named the Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, Hillmon will receive an additional bonus of $5,150 and a trophy.

Hillmon, who has been a critical piece of the Dream’s offense under the direction of first-year head coach Karl Smesko, put up 8.6 points and 6.2 rebounds a game for the Dream and buried 53 three-pointers after only totaling one three in her three previous seasons.

Smesko, to be sure, is a big part of the reason why the Dream won 30 games, both the most in franchise history and the most for a rookie head coach. The team also made the playoffs, losing to the Indiana Fever in the first round

The other reason is that the Dream’s accelerated rebuild, led by its 2022 draft picks Rhyne Howard and Naz Hillmon and trade acquisition turned MVP candidate Allisha Gray, came together seamlessly.

“Naz embodies everything we want the Atlanta Dream to stand for — toughness, consistency and growth,” Dream general manager Dan Padover noted. “Her ability to embrace any role and make winning plays has elevated not only her own game, but our entire team. Credit also goes to Karl and our coaching staff for helping take Naz’s game to another level and putting her in positions to thrive.”

In the WNBA, the only requirement for Sixth Player of the Year is to come off the bench in more games than a player starts. Hillmon came off the bench in 27 of the team’s 44 games, she was used as a bench player. She set a new Dream record with 150 consecutive appearances, good for the third-longest active streak in the league.

Hillmon was also named The Associated Press Sixth Player of the Year, marking the first time that an Atlanta Dream player has won either or both of the sixth player end-of-season awards.

Hillmon ranked second overall in the WNBA in plus-minus (+7.6 per game, +335 total), and also led the Dream in another advanced rating, net rating swing (+13.4). The Dream also went 5-0 when she scored 15 or more points.

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Ye, Kanye West, doc, in whose name
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 22, 2025

Kanye ‘Ye’ West Doc ‘In Whose Name?’ Details Controversial Rapper’s Explosive Life Since Fame

The film capture multiple public controversies during Ye's career.

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is the subject of a new documentary that details his polarizing life and career.

The documentary spans a large part of Ye’s career, with help of young filmmaker Nico Ballesteros, who got the gig fresh out of high school, taking on the task to document Ye’s life during a testy six-year span. The rapper’s only stipulation was to keep the cameras on, no matter how intimate the occasion.

Thus, Ballesteros recorded the highs and lows between Ye and his estranged ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, her extremely famous family, and the high-profile figures that once attached themselves to the now-infamous star.

What resulted was In Whose Name?, which premiered in theaters Sept. 19 through ASMI Entertainment.

According to Forbes, the footage, shortened from over 3,000 hours of video, reveals a lot into Ye’s personal life and professional endeavors. From mundane occurrences to his declining mental state, the feature showcased verbal disputes, largely coming from West to Kardashian.

The documentary also includes timely snippets from conservative figures who once orbited around Ye, such as Elon Musk, Candace Owens, and even the late Charlie Kirk. Notably, Kirk’s scenes included him telling Ye that “whoever can control culture can control politics.” Those in his celebrity circle, such as Rihanna, Pharrell, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé, also appear in the film.

The documentary not only shows his growing alignment with conservative values, thus resulting in his budding relationship with Owens, Musk, and Kirk, but the breakdown of his marriage to Kardashian. It also captures his public breakdowns, often stemming from his mental health struggles, and the antisemitic rants that led to the end of his Yeezy deal with Adidas.

Another buzzing scene included his verbal spar with Kris Jenner, the maternal grandmother of his children, regarding his mental health state.

The 48-year-old yells at Jenner that he “would rather be dead than to be on medication,” while chastising how the family handled his health struggles. The film also showcases an overwhelmed Kardashian, telling her then-husband “but your personality was not like this a few years ago,” as both acknowledge his drastic behavioral changes.

Critics at The Guardian said the film showcases a deeper explanation of what happened to the rap star that led to his current ostracizing from the public eye.

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Atlanta’s Black Excellence Sparkled At Emerging 100’s Park 100 Summer Social
by Janee Bolden

September 22, 2025

Atlanta’s Black Excellence Sparkled At Emerging 100’s Park 100 Summer Social

Young professionals dressed in “derby chic” cocktail attire

Atlanta knows how to close out summer, and on Aug. 29, Emerging 100 ATL proved it once again with their annual Park 100 Summer Social. By early evening, hundreds of young professionals dressed in their finest “derby chic” cocktail attire had descended on Park Tavern’s tented patio overlooking Piedmont Park, filling the space with a palpable mix of ambition, style, and joy.

The night was alive with energy. Guests clinked glasses of prosecco under string lights, danced shoulder to shoulder when the DJs spun Frankie Beverly, and paused at photo activations to capture the moment. At one point, the entire floor moved as one, stepping into the Electric Slide—a reminder that Atlanta’s Black professional community knows how to work hard, but also how to gather and celebrate one another in rhythm.

The evening also felt like the continuation of Issa Rae’s Atlanta residency. Just days before the multi-hyphenate had graced the stage at InvestFest. Rae returned two weeks later to pack the Coca-Cola Roxy for a stop on her book tour. At the Park 100 Summer Social, her presence came through Viarae Prosecco, the sparkling wine she launched in 2023, which served as the event’s exclusive partner.

“I never wanted Viarae to just be another product on the shelf,” Rae said. “For me, it’s about creating experiences that feel rooted in culture, joy, and celebration, and Atlanta really knows how to bring that energy to life.”

Her sentiment came alive in real time. A Viarae-powered portrait station encouraged guests to step in front of the camera with confidence, while the branded specialty bar served up flutes that kept conversations flowing. The photo wall became a hub for group shots and impromptu reunions, a visual record of a night to be remembered.

Rae has been vocal about wanting her brand to center Black joy. In a recent Instagram post, she spoke about creating spaces where celebration isn’t an afterthought but the centerpiece. At Park 100, that ethos was evident in every laugh, every raised glass, every snapshot under the glow of the tent.

Beyond the fashion and the fun, the Park 100 Summer Social carries a mission. As the marquee fundraiser for Emerging 100 ATL, the event supports the organization’s work in mentoring and awarding scholarships to youth across the city. That purpose is what elevates the evening beyond networking — it’s a direct investment back into Atlanta’s future.

Daniel Farr, President of the Emerging 100 Atlanta Executive Board, underscored the importance of Viarae’s involvement. “Huge thank you to Issa Rae and Viarae Wines for pouring into the Emerging 100 of Atlanta and our mission,” Farr said under a post about the brand partnership on the organization’s social media page. “Your support helps us continue to invest in the next generation of leaders right here in our city. We are grateful for our partnership and the confidence in our work. Cheers to the future.”

It was a moment of gratitude that reflected the duality of the night: the celebration in the tent, and the lives outside of it that will benefit from the funds raised.

Of course, no Atlanta gathering is complete without the right music. DJ Reese, DJ P Forreal, and Mashup Sessions featuring DJ Unruley & Canterbury Tales kept the energy high, blending hip-hop, R&B, and Afro-beats that had the crowd bouncing from start to finish. At one point, the bass line shook the tent while the breeze off Piedmont Park cooled overheated dancers — Atlanta’s nightlife and its natural backdrop colliding perfectly.

By the end of the night, as the last portraits were snapped and the final flutes of prosecco were raised, the significance of the evening was undeniable. This was more than a party—it was a showcase of Atlanta’s next generation of Black leadership in action.

With Issa Rae’s Viarae Prosecco elevating the evening and Emerging 100 steering the mission, the Park 100 Summer Social captured what Atlanta does best: bringing people together to uplift, to celebrate, and to shine.

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Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad, New York, freedom
by Keka Araújo

September 22, 2025

New York Celebrates International Underground Railroad Month, Honors Harriet Tubman’s Iconic Legacy

For over 50 years, Tubman called New York’s Finger Lakes region home, a place where she lived, worked, worshiped, and continued her fight for freedom.

New York is commemorating the legacy of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman with a series of events marking International Underground Railroad Month and Emancipation Day on Sept. 17. The celebration, which runs through Sept. 21, highlights the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor, a heritage byway stretching from Manhattan to Niagara Falls that will connect significant historical sites.

For over 50 years, Tubman called New York’s Finger Lakes region home, a place where she lived, worked, worshiped, and continued her fight for freedom. Her 1849 escape from slavery is a powerful symbol of the Underground Railroad, a clandestine network of courageous individuals who helped formerly enslaved people travel to freedom.

The week of special events is a joint effort between Women’s Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park. The program features a blend of in-person activities and virtual presentations, designed to engage visitors and educate them on the historical significance of the abolitionist movement.

Events and Exhibits

Visitors can explore Tubman’s legacy firsthand at the Harriet Tubman Home, the AME Zion Church, and other sites in Cayuga County. The Underground Railroad Trail is also accessible virtually through the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Tour app, offering a modern way to engage with history.

Special programs for the week include:

  • Sept. 17: The Cayuga Museum hosts Dr. Dann J. Broyld, author of Borderland Blacks, for a virtual presentation titled “The Underground Railroad as Afrofuturism: Exploring New Galaxies in the Outer Spaces of Slavery.”
  • Sept. 18: At Women’s Rights National Historical Park, visitors can join a virtual talk by Joanna Trojanowski of the Maryland Park Service on Tubman’s early life and legacy in her birth state.
  • Sept. 19: Harriet Tubman National Historical Park will host Kate Grindstaff from the Seward House Museum for a presentation on the Seward family’s role in the Underground Railroad.
  • Sept. 19-21: Ranger Josh Pelham will lead programs at Women’s Rights NHP focused on the M’Clintock family and their involvement in the Free Produce Movement. This includes rare tours of the historic M’Clintock House, which is typically only open for special events.

Both parks will feature interactive educational displays, family-friendly crafts, and pop-up ranger programs. The activities are designed to emphasize the role of both prominent women’s rights activists and ordinary citizens in this monumental collective resistance. For program times and additional details, visit the National Park Service website.

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XCEL Summit for men, Dexter Brown
by Kandiss Edwards

September 22, 2025

Men Who XCEL: Dexter Brown Joins Panel To Discuss Success In A.I. At 2025 ‘XCEL Summit For Men’

Dexter Brown’s insights will help men at every career stage.

The BLACK ENTERPRISE 2025 XCEL Summit For Men is welcoming Dexter Brown, vice president of Global Customer Delivery at Dell Technologies. 

Brown brings decades of experience to the summit and is telling attendees “How To Succeed In The AI Age.” He’s held leadership positions since 2021 across Dell’s computer, networking, and support services. In April 2024, he became vice president of ISG Global Customer Delivery. He built up his leadership through senior roles, including heading Computer and Networking Services and managing Support Services Operations.

As summit attendees seek to level up their leadership and strategic thinking, Brown’s session matters. He leads teams charged with ensuring Dell’s complex technologies reach organizations globally and reliably. From overseeing service delivery models to strengthening customer trust, he understands how success hinges on consistency and responsiveness. As AI becomes an ever-growing part of all business sectors, Brown’s knowledge is invaluable. 

At the 2024 summit, Brown spoke on the “Proven Tactics for Success, Promotions, and Pay Raises” panel. He offered insight into why he works so diligently at being a master of his own domain.

“I think once we get to a place in life, we have a responsibility. Representation matters, and it matters in the community as well, because there’s a little blackboard that looks like each of us that will be aspiring to be someone one day. And we try to make sure that we are out front, living up to all those ideals.”

Beyond sheer execution, Brown’s path shows how adaptability is a core tenet of leadership. He advanced through roles demanding global coordination, strategic vision, and team development. Working across product support and customer service divisions, he refined systems that connect service excellence with client impact—knowing that follow-through is as vital as innovation.

At XCEL, Brown’s insights will help men at every career stage. Emerging professionals launching leadership paths and executives guiding international teams will benefit from his professional insight. Brown’s real-world focus on delivering reliability, scaling operations, and, most importantly, adding to the growth of the Black community brings depth and practicality to a summit built around legacy, excellence, and resilience. To be in attendance during Brown’s session, register for the 2025 XCEL Summit for Men taking place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando.

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shooting, Howard, homecoming
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 21, 2025

NFL Player Caught In 2024 Shootout After Attackers Thought He Was Cocaine Swindler

Reynolds has said he has 'moved past' the shooting.

Josh Reynolds, an NFL player for the New York Jets, was caught in a 2024 shootout due to mistaken identity.

The case on the October incident revealed that the shooters initially mistook Reynolds as a man who they said scammed them out of $250,000 worth of cocaine. Reynolds was shot in the back of the head and his leg but recovered to continue playing in the NFL. Two of his friends at the scene were also injured..

Reynolds, 30, who previously played with the Denver Broncos, had a striking resemblance to the man who scammed the group. According to court filings obtained by the Denver Post, seven adults and one juvenile involved in the shootout received attempted murder charges. One juvenile also earned a charge for their involvement.

Prosecutors said the group used four vehicles to follow Reynolds and his friends from a strip club Oct. 18. Lawyers called the move a “calculated and carefully coordinated assassination attempt,” as the group fired dozens of rounds at Reynolds.

One of the main assailants, Burr Charlesworth, pleaded guilty to the crime and received a 10-year prison sentence. He said the group had a plan to “f-ck him up,” referring to the man they thought finessed them out of the pricy drug.

The wide receiver was with the Broncos at the time of the shooting, but was later waived by the team. He signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Jets.

Reynolds has remained relatively mum about the traumatic incident, telling reporters in June that he “moved past” the ordeal.

“Yeah, life is precious, for sure,” Reynolds said in preseason. “But the more you’ve got to think about it, the more you’re just kind of reliving it.”

Another adult involved in the case remains at-large.

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Anna Hall First American to World Heptathlon Gold Since Jackie Joyner-Kersee In ’93
by Daniel Johnson

September 21, 2025

Anna Hall First American to World Heptathlon Gold Since Jackie Joyner-Kersee In ’93

Hall hit number two in all-time heptathlon points earlier in 2025 when she posted a 7,032-point total.

Anna Hall’s performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo wasn’t just a stunning display of all around athleticism, it was historic.

Her 6,888-point performance made her the first American woman to capture a gold medal in the heptathlon since the legendary Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1993. It’s Hall’s first major title after a few years of close calls and ill-timed struggles with injuries.

According to The Athletic, the 24-year-old Hall was in the lead after four events through the first day of competition. She only solidified her lead during day two as she posted a time of 2 minutes, 6.68 seconds in the 800 meter race and added personal bests in the javelin (48.13 m) and shot put (15.80m) while tying the best high-jump mark (1.89m) and turning in the second-fastest and third-fastest times, respectively, in the 200m and the 100m hurdles.

Hall hit number two all-time earlier in 2025 when she posted a 7,032 point total in Gotzis, Austria. This performance came just shy of that mark, but Hall was nonetheless elated to bring a medal home to the United States that her mentor made famous, as she told NBC Sports.

According to NBC Sports, Joyner-Kersee, who is a two-time world champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the event, sent text messages to Hall before the competition, after the first day’s events, and after the long jump was completed on Sept. 20. The Olympic legend also sat with Hall’s family near the finish line at the final event, the 800m.

“It means so much,” Hall told NBC Sports reporter Lewis Johnson. Ever since I came on the circuit and won my first medal, that’s been something I’ve been trying to do. Jackie and I have talked about it, and we were like, ‘The USA does make great heptathletes.’ It means the world to be able to bring the title back home where it belongs.

“The last two years, I really struggled with injuries, as I think everybody saw in Paris,” Hall explained. “That entire time, I just put my head down and I worked. And we were working on my upper body, we were working on technical things. My body wasn’t ready to have that show yet, but I’m so glad that I feel like that work is all paying off now. I came back this year, and I felt like I really lost my love, almost, for the sport. I was just sad all the time. I was doing all my workouts, but I didn’t want to be there. It took a while for my spark to come back.”

It picked the perfect time to come back, after her earlier performance in Gotzis, Hall joined a list of American performances in the event that now includes Joyner-Kersee and herself. Except for Hall’s second-place finish all-time, Joyner-Kersee holds six of the top finishes all-time, including, of course, the all-time record, a ridiculous 7,291 points.

Hall finished 174 points ahead of the silver medalist, Ireland’s Kate O’Connor, whose total produced an Irish national record.

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