Gold medal-winning high jumper Roderick Townsend and U.S. flag bearer and sitting volleyball star Nicky Nieves took different routes to the Paris Paralympics.
Venus and Serena Williams won the Women’s doubles tennis Olympic Gold Medal in Sidney, Australia, 2000
On this day, August 18, 2014, pitching sensation Mo’ne Davis became the first little league player to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
On this day, August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
These athletes rallied for the masses in order to enforce equality
This month, Young celebrates 25 years since his undaunted accomplishment.
Congratulations to all the Black athletes who won medals in the Olympic Summer Games in Rio 2016!