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Autumn Lockwood: First Black Woman to Coach in the Super Bowl

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February 20, 2023

Via FanBuzz, a report on Autumn Lockwood who became the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl: Super Bowl LVII is already making headlines for some of the "firsts" that will be happening in Phoenix on Sunday. Donna [...]

Black Ice

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February 20, 2023

As we celebrate Black History Month, I urge you to watch Black Ice - an incisive documentary which examines the role of Black players in Canadian hockey, from pre-NHL contributions to the game to the struggles against racism that [...]

Breaking Color Barriers In Hockey

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February 20, 2023

Willie O'Ree and Blake Bolden both broke color barriers in hockey, blazing a trail in their respective fields. Watch them swap stories of how they fell in love with hockey and their experiences as they pushed themselves to become [...]

Forgotten Hero: Ram’s Washington Broke NFL’s Color Barrier In 1946

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February 20, 2023

Kenny Washington who - by signing with the Los Angeles Rams in March 1946 - re-integrated the NFL after a ban on Black players that lasted from 1934 through 1945. As historic as Washington signing with the Rams was, one little [...]

Super Bowl LVII: A Black Victory Regardless Of The Result

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February 15, 2023

Via Andscape, commentary on how - from the vantage point of history and Black culture - the classic between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts was a win for everyone: It’s only fitting that a historic Super Bowl meeting between [...]

It Took Until 2023 For Two Black QBs To Start In A Super Bowl. Here’s Why.

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February 15, 2023

Via The Washington Post, commentary on how ideas dating back to slavery have minimized opportunities for Black quarterbacks in the NFL: For the first time in Super Bowl history, two Black starting quarterbacks — Patrick [...]

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