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Beyonce gave a resplendent rendition of “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” at the Grammys but it was Ledisi who gave the song revived attention with her performance of it for “Selma.”

Ledisi plays Mahalia Jackson in the Oscar-nominated film and sings the song on the movie‘s soundtrack, so some of her fans expressed anger on social media that she was not asked to perform on the Grammys. (John Legend and Common performed their song from the movie, “Glory,” which has been nominated for an Academy Awa

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Can Mo’ne Davis and Taney have a real impact on the future of baseball? (Evan Habeeb, USA TODAY Sports)

Mo’ne Davis is the best kind of overnight sensation, a blithe young woman with a quiet sense of humor who can strike out all the boys.

For a sports world bloated with stats and commentary and pseudo-controversy, she brings the power of authenticity. And so you watch.

But what is happening in South Williamsport, around Davis and the Taney club from Philadelphia that has illuminated the Litt

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