Posts Tagged ‘Sports’
The Jackie Robinson Museum is inspiring the next generation of social justice activists
Jackie Robinson may be better known as a baseball great, but the museum that just opened in his honor highlights his activism, too.
Read MoreLas Vegas Raiders Hire First Black Female President In NFL History
Sandra Douglass Moran is used to being the first Black woman in certain positions, and she is now president of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Read MoreMike Grier becomes the first Black general manager in NHL history
Years playing, scouting, and coaching gave Mike Grier the experience to be the NHL’s first Black GM, where he’ll lead the San Jose Sharks.
Read MoreWNBA’s Candace Parker records historic second triple-double in win over Mystics
Candace Parker of the Chicago Sky recently made history with her second triple-double, making her the oldest athlete in the WBNA to do so.
Read MoreBlack Olympians to watch during the Winter Games
Seven talented Black athletes will don their gear and step into the cold to represent Team U.S.A. at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Read MoreCould Billionaire Robert F. Smith Become the NFL’s 1st Black Owner?
By Jay Connor, The Root The prolific philanthropist and entrepreneur would make our ancestors extremely proud. Apparently, actual billionaire Robert F. Smith—who spends his free time doing things like pouring money into organizations that focus on Black culture, education, and human rights, and paying the entire outstanding balance of student loans for Morehouse’s 2019 graduating class (which, by the…
Read MoreLusia ‘Lucy’ Harris, The Only Woman Ever Drafted In The NBA Draft, Passes Away At 66
By Travis Caldwell, CNN Lusia “Lucy” Harris, a star in women’s collegiate basketball during the 1970s and the first and only woman ever to be officially drafted by an NBA team, died Tuesday, according to a statement from her family as well as Delta State University. She was 66. “We are deeply saddened to share…
Read MoreAuthor Alice Sebold apologizes to Anthony Broadwater, wrongfully convicted of raping her
Broadwater’s 1982 conviction was overturned last week after authorities determined there were serious flaws in his prosecution.
Read MoreNFL, Players Agree to End ‘Race Norming’ in $1B Concussion Settlement
against Black players, and now it appears we have our answer. The landmark settlement will also revisit prior claims and adjust those findings accordingly.
Read MoreMaia Chaka Makes History as the First Black Woman to Officiate an NFL Game
By Rashad Grove, Ebony.com Maia Chaka made history by becoming the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game on Sunday, Sporting News reports. Making her debut as a line judge during the New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers game, Chaka is only the third on-field female official in the history of the NFL. She joins Sarah Thomas,…
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