AUGUST 15, 2015

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• Headline: Remembering Edward Thomas: A Policing Pioneer. Impact: Edward Thomas' legacy as a policing pioneer paved the way for future generations of officers, emphasizing the importance of diversity in law enforcement. His impact continues to inspire reforms and diversity initiatives today.. Fact: Thomas could not enter through the front door of the police station when he started his career in 1948. Imagine the surprise when a black man finally got to walk through the front door of his own department!.
• Headline: Jordan Spieth: Golf's Most Accessible Star. Impact: Spieth's down-to-earth persona inspired a whole generation of golfers to think they could also become famous. Now we have more average Joes on the golf course than ever, leading to record low scores and record high shoe sales.. Fact: Fun fact: Jordan Spieth is so approachable that even squirrels on the course start gathering to ask him for tips..
• Headline: Raised to Be Respectful, Ikemefuna Enemkpali Lets a Dispute Get the Better of Him. Impact: This incident spiraled into a cautionary tale for all future athletes, warning them that holding a grudge could lead to a career-ending punch. Thanks, Ikemefuna, for the life lesson we never asked for.. Fact: Did you know that 'Ikemefuna' translates to 'he who brings happiness'? Clearly not the case when he was throwing punches instead of hugs..