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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 [...]

Long Maligned, The Black Quarterback Emerges As An NFL Standard

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February 11, 2023

Via The Washington Post, a report on black quarterbacks in the NFL: Just a football generation ago, Tony Dungy walked into a job interview with an inspired idea. Okay, he thought it was inspired. He was going to correct one of [...]

Bill Russell: Force In Fight For Human Rights

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February 9, 2023

This documentary on Bill Russell shows how - on the court - he was a force to be reckoned with, a champion who sacrificed himself for his teammates and love of basketball. Off the court, Bill Russell was a force in the fight for [...]

‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’

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February 9, 2023

In 1936, 18 African-American athletes won hearts and medals the Berlin Olympic Games, defying Hitler’s racist system. History forgot all except one. As we celebrate Black History Month, here is the story of the other 17, [...]

How the Only All-Black Team in College Swimming Became the Sport’s Hottest Ticket

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February 3, 2023

Via SI.com, an inspiring report on how - in a sport plagued by issues of representation - Howard University coach Nic Askew isn’t just building a strong program; he’s building something bigger: Inside the Howard University [...]

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