As professional sports continue to diversify their teams and programs, African American female athletes have been a major asset in propelling the art of competition forward within the last 10 years.
Isaac Murphy, Jack Johnson and Maggie Alphonsi made outstanding contributions in the fields of horseracing, boxing and rugby.
Black hockey players who are making history in the NHL
The memoir “Walking Alone: The Untold Journey of Football Pioneer Kenny Washington” descriptively tells the story of Washington and his accomplishments on and off the football field. Washington is known for breaking the color barrier in the NFL when he signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 1946.
NBA Legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday, he was 88 years old.
With 5:20 left in the first half of the Los Angeles Lakers vs Washington Wizards game, All-Star forward LeBron James took a pass from forward Stanley Johnson to commit a driving layup. That one shot brought over 20,000 spectators and fans to their feet for a standing ovation.
Black women who used thier talent and effort to take the gymnastics world by storm.
Coaches who have made a lasting impact in the NCAA
Black athletes who broke barriers during the Winter Games
Yesterday the world of sports and the rest of the world should have taken time off and saluted that man from Atlanta.
Vanessa Bryant, widow of the late great Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, will not have to undergo a psychiatric evaluation for her lawsuit against Los Angeles County.
Jeanette Bolden is a well-decorated Track and Field athlete and coach. The Olympian and UCLA star helped bring out the talents of the runners, allowing them to reach national and international stages. Bolden is also the third-generation owner of the 27th Street Bakery in Los Angeles.
John Young was a major league baseball player and scout, but has built a lasting legacy by creating the RBI program for underprivileged youth.
Keyshawn Johnson is one of the most iconic wide receivers out of USC who went on to have a 10-year NFL career.