Dialing long distance: Harden joins Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 3-pointers
December 5, 2024
James Harden has joined Golden State’s Stephen Curry as the only NBA players to reach 3,000 career 3-pointers.
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History
Crowd on hand for unveiling of John Lewis statue at spot where Confederate monument once stood
August 26, 2024
A crowd was on hand at a city park in Georgia Saturday to witness the unveiling of a large bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis that stands in the same spot as a contentious Confederate monument that was dismantled four years ago.
The Blade and the Barrier: Lauren Scruggs and the Rise of Black Excellence in Fencing
August 22, 2024
Fencing remains an underrepresented sport within the Black community, particularly for women, due to limited access, exposure, and cultural barriers that prioritize more mainstream sports.
President Biden Designates Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument to Commemorate Civil Rights History
August 18, 2024
On the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, Illinois.
Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze Medal with USA 3×3 Women’s National Team
August 5, 2024
Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby earned a bronze medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, defeating Canada 16-13.
U.S. Navy Exonerates Black WWII Sailors Convicted After Port Chicago Explosion
July 20, 2024
On July 17, 1944, during World War II, a massive explosion at a munition’s pier in Port Chicago, California, detonated over 4,600 tons of ammunition on a cargo ship. The blast killed 320 people, predominantly Black sailors, and injured around 400 others.
Leatha Joyner is This Years Winner of Teen Miss Juneteenth America
July 3, 2024
A new Juneteenth tradition has emerged in the South, the Miss Juneteenth America Pageant presented by the Maynard 4 Foundation. The Maynard 4 Foundation is a national organization extending various resources in the interest of furthering education, health equity, culture, and social justice.
Dalton Knecht, Bronny James Prepare to Compete for Lakers
July 3, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers introduced their 2024 draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James on Tuesday. New head coach J.J. Redick lauded both players for their offensive abilities.
Celebrations honor Willie Mays and Negro League players ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field
June 24, 2024
As Ajay Stone strolled around historic Rickwood Field and gazed at tributes displayed in honor of Willie Mays and other Negro Leaguers, he clutched a cherished memory under his arm.
Grammy Museum Celebrates Little Richard with Special Screening
June 19, 2024
The Grammy Museum invited the public out on Saturday, June 8 for a screening of the Grammy-nominated documentary and musical “Little Richard: I am Everything.”
What we know about the lawsuit filed by the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
June 15, 2024
Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre said Thursday they will petition the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a rehearing in the case seeking reparations for one of the worst single acts of violence against Black people in U.S. history.
‘The Big Cigar’ Is One Of The Greatest Stories Never Told
June 5, 2024
André Holland embodies Black Panther Party Founder, Huey P. Newton in new series
Recognizing Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Considerations for Unresolved Battles
June 1, 2024
Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day—Juneteenth represents a moment of celebration, a win for Black culture.
Statue unveiled at the site where Sojourner Truth gave her 1851 ‘Ain’t I a Woman?’ speech
May 31, 2024
Hundreds gathered in an Ohio city on Wednesday to unveil a plaza and statue dedicated to abolitionist Sojourner Truth at the very spot where the women’s rights pioneer gave an iconic 1851 speech now known as “Ain’t I a Woman?”
MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Elevating Long-Overlooked Stars to Major League Status
May 31, 2024
MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred announced this significant change three years ago, emphasizing the league’s commitment to correcting a historical wrong by elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status.