Posts Tagged ‘Black Athletes’
Black female college athletes are center stage at this sports agency
A new talent agency has set its sight on Black female athletes, who are often overlooked and underpaid for their talents.
Read MoreMagic Johnson hosts food drive for hundreds of Detroit families: ‘Good to be home’
For the eighth year running, former NBA player Magic Johnson has given back to communities in need with his Holiday Hope program.
Read MoreNo U.S.-born Black players expected on World Series rosters
As Houston and Philadelphia’s baseball teams head to the world series, the diamond won’t don’t the number of Black residents of those cities.
Read MoreIn a college football first, HBCU player comes out as gay
Byron Perkins of Hampton University has recently made history as the first football player at an HCBU to come out publicly.
Read MoreDeion Sanders says HBCUs can be a path to the NFL for top players
Former NFL star Deion Sanders now coaches college football, which he thinks may be key for getting Black athletes to the pros.
Read MoreWomen’s Basketball mourns the passing of Tiffany Jackson
Tiffany Jackson, a player for University of Texas Women’s Basketball has passed away at just 37 years old according to reports.
Read MoreWhatsApp commissions first entertainment project, a film featuring Nigerian NBA star
The Milwaukee Buck’s own Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the star of WhatsApp’s first foray into film, a 12-minute documentary.
Read MoreBefore Serena, There Was Althea
While Serena Williams shone in the tennis spotlight like no Black woman athlete before her, racism has overshadowed Althea Gibson’s talents.
Read MoreNFL Veteran R.K. Russell Vows To Break More Barriers For LGBTQ People With New Memoir
Former football player R.K. Russell came out about his sexuality in 2019 and is set to tell all in his forthcoming memoir
Read MoreLeBron James Agrees To New Contract That Will Him Make Highest-Paid NBA Player Ever
Lebron James has made history when he signed his most recent contractor with the LA Lakers, which will keep him on until his 40th birthday.
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