Via NPR, a look back at NBA great Bill Russell's work as an activist on and off the court.
Bill Russell, who died at the age of 88, was more than just a basketball superstar and world-class athlete. As a dedicated human rights [...]
February
25,
2023
An important series of sports stories that showcase the resilience, empathy and power of Black athletes across all of sports, as they push to not just fight for recognition and equality, but also to inspire other Black athletes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]