By Matias Grez and Jill Martin
This year’s March Madness might have exposed gaps in gender equity in college sports, but for two Black women, the 2021 NCAA women’s tournament will always represent a moment when history was made.
Venus Williams Pens Powerful Essay on Gender Equality, Announces Campaign to Advocate for Equal Pay
By Katie Campione, People
Venus Williams is once again lending her voice to the movement for gender equality.
The five-time Wimbledon champion penned a moving essay for British Vogue on Monday about using her platform to advocate for equal pay. Continue reading Venus Williams Pens Powerful Essay on Gender Equality, Announces Campaign to Advocate for Equal Pay
Master P Changes Focus from Owning NBA Team to Owning an HBCU
By Will Moss, HBCU Connect
The recent highlighting of Historically Black Colleges and Universities has led many to learn that most of these schools were founded on land grants provided by the government during the Reconstruction Era. Realizing this has motivated Master P to take matters into his own hands to change the future. Continue reading Master P Changes Focus from Owning NBA Team to Owning an HBCU
Naomi Osaka cruises to Australian Open title, claiming her FOURTH Grand Slam and second triumph at Melbourne Park
A Herculean effort was required to stage the 2021 Australian Open and navigate many of the pandemic restrictions. But the tournament still provided high-quality matches and produced two incredible champions in Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic.
For Diverse L.A. Businesses, A Chance To Take A Bite Of The Super Bowl Pie
Jeanette Bolden-Pickens’ legacy should be solid gold. She won a gold medal for the United States as a sprinter in the 1984 Olympic Games, a victory for the home team.
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Longtime NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dies of COVID-19 at Age 48
Veteran NBA reporter Sekou Smith has died, his employer Turner Sports announced Tuesday. He was 48.
Continue reading Longtime NBA Reporter Sekou Smith Dies of COVID-19 at Age 48
Hank Aaron Transcended Baseball Like Few Ever Have—or Will
By Sports Illustrated
The Hall of Fame slugger, known as much for his graciousness as his 755 home runs, died at age 86.
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“Michael Jordan never faced a superteam like LeBron James” Lakers star will be the GOAT if they beat the Nets
By The Sports Rush
In the wake of the James Harden trade, the pendulum has swung decisively in LeBron James’ favor in terms of the GOAT debate with Michael Jordan.
Red Sox hiring Bianca Smith as first Black female pro baseball coach
Bianca Smith is making baseball history.
The Red Sox are hiring Smith as a minor league coach, according to the Boston Globe. Continue reading Red Sox hiring Bianca Smith as first Black female pro baseball coach
LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mahomes among 5 “activist athletes” honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, U.S. Open tennis champ Naomi Osaka, Seattle Storm star Breanna Stewart and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff are being honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year for their athletic achievements and activism. Continue reading LeBron James, Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mahomes among 5 “activist athletes” honored as Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year
Washington hires Jason Wright as NFL’s first Black team president
Washington has hired Jason Wright as team president, making him the first Black team president in NFL history and only the fourth former player to ascend to that role.
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The I PROMISE Village: How Lebron James is Helping His Hometown
Despite the current circumstances of the world and the approaching NBA season, professional basketball star Lebron James has found another way to give back to his hometown of Akron.
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