Posts Tagged ‘Black Athletes’
What it means to be a Black Olympian representing the U.S. on the global stage
In this NBC interview, Black American Olympians discuss what it means to them to be representing the United States and possibly being major role models for Black children.
Read MoreWith heart, humanity and a killer kick, C.J. Nickolas eyes men’s taekwondo gold
New Yorker C.J. Nikolas’ taekwondo skills show promise to be gold-medal worthy as he represents the U.S. in the sport at the Paris Olympics.
Read More‘Look good, run fast’: Black Olympians discuss the importance of their hair
The world anxiously awaits the Olympic games, where some of the most talented Black athletes will show off their skills and their hair.
Read MoreLegendary outfielder Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
The world remembers the life and talent of baseballer Willie Mays, who some describe as the “the greatest center fielder who ever lived.”
Read MoreA lack of representation, careless comments and ‘racial banter’ – how this sport is facing up to its diversity issues
Rugby player Sadia Kabeya speaks out about her experiences as a Black player whose teammates and opponents are mostly white.
Read More‘There’s a lot of bullying’: the shocking life of a teenage elite swimmer
Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-Bushell describes her experiences as a young Black woman in competitive swimming in her new book.
Read MoreJosh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated
Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball’s career leader, surpassing Ty Cobb, when records of the Negro Leagues players were incorporated.
Read MoreThe Other Side of the Game: Black Athletes and Mental Health
While so many Black youth find a home on a sports team where they excel, the glory of it all often hides the mental health struggles they may be dealing with.
Read More2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic
Fans of gymnast Gabby Douglas may have a chance to see her compete in the Olympics again if she gets past qualifying trials.
Read MoreMeet the Walmart deli employee who’s also a track star hoping to make the Olympic team
Olympic hopeful Dylan Beard exercises his athletic prowess in between shifts at America’s largest big box retailer.
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