An immersive exhibit is now open in Clemson, highlighting the legacy of black athletes from D.W. Daniel High School, ...
She has also used her platform for social justice advocacy — from sitting out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on community ...
There are many Black athletes who were the first in their fields. Jackie became the first African American in the modern era to play in a Major League Baseball game. However, there were many Black ...
Jeremiah “Jerry” Gaines was the first Black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech. He overcame much to pave the road for future great Black student-athletes, including many from Hampton ...
Throughout history, Black athletes have used their platforms to challenge racism and advocate for civil rights, often making great personal sacrifices. On the heels of the Super Bowl and All-Star ...
Perhaps the most diverse league in professional sports today, the NBA, wasn t always known for being a game for all ...
As Black History Month comes to a close, KGUN 9 is shining a light on the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame and its contributions to preserving the legacy of African American athletes.
AP file Share Black History Month celebrates the African American experience in February, partly because it contains the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. A lesser-known ...
Trailblazing Ghanaian skeleton athlete Akwasi Frimpong hopes to open doors for more Africans in winter sports, as he eyes one ...
Athletes have long used sports as a forum ... believes the NBA and WNBA —where African American players are in the majority — should stand with the communities their players come from, as ...