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Bruce Pearl Shows Why Black Athletes Must Research Coaches
Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is no stranger to the intersection of politics and sports. One look at his X/Twitter feed and...
NCAA Settlement Can’t Erase Pain, Humiliation Of Past Punishments Of Black Athletes
Settlement negotiations in the House v. NCAA case brought by current and former student-athletes over NCAA rules that prevent compensation for the use of...
NAACP Urges Black Athletes To Take A Stand Against Florida’s “Anti-Black Policies”
Last May, the NAACP issued a warning to Black people thinking about traveling to Florida. Now it's done the same for Black student-athletes.
On Monday,...
Black Athletes Must Join Emmitt Smith’s Attack On Florida’s Anti-DEI Efforts
Under Ron DeSantis, Florida has become an unfriendly, uninviting and fearfully hostile state for Black people.
The Florida Governor has used bullying and fascist tactics...
Can Rowing Become A Home For Black Athletes?
Most sports are inclusive and have shed, or are shedding, their exclusionary roots and barriers to entry to embrace, respect and protect diversity and...
With WNBA MVP Photo, ESPN Again Fails To See How Images Impact Perceptions Of...
This past April, Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas was a guest on ESPN’s now-canceled Keyshawn, JWill & Max show, and while introducing Thomas, a...
Michael Oher Is A Lesson For Black Athletes On Narratives And Rights
On Monday, ESPN dropped a bombshell story on Michael Oher of NFL and "The Blind Side" fame.
Oher, whose life story was the basis for...
If ESPN Sells Equity, Black Athletes Should Unite And Invest
During an early Thursday morning interview on CNBC, Disney CEO Bob Iger ignited a frenzy in the sports world when he stated that essentially,...
Tommy Tuberville’s Hidden Racism Is A Warning For All Black Athletes
As a college football coach, Tommy Tuberville had a successful career.
As a US Senator, Tommy Tuberville has successfully maintained his allegiance to Republican talking...
For Black Athletes, Lacrosse Represents Life’s Many Faces
"I was a straight-up lacrosse junkie."
This might sound like something Pookie from New Jack City might say, but it's actually from Dr. Fred Opie,...
“Colin In Black And White” Manifests The Power And Politics Of Hair For Black...
A few years ago, I was on a flight to an academic conference for a research presentation.
A few minutes after sitting down, an older...
Black Athletes React To Kyle Rittenhouse Acquittal
The verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial was by no ways surprising. Many expected it to happen based upon the judge's antics and...
NIL Deals Can Get Black Athletes Paid And Restore Past Wrongs
"I'm overcharging ni**as for what they did to the Cold Crush. Pay us like you owe us for all the years that you hoed...
Racism And Sports Betting Unite To Attack E.J. Liddell And All Black Athletes
It only took two days and one upset in the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament to remind the world that Black athletes, particularly college...
Dwayne Haskins Didn’t Ruin Black America But He’s A Post-It Note For Black Athletes
Covid wreaked havoc in the NFL this season, with no team being impervious to the pandemic.
Washington had its share of roster changes and inspiring...
Black Alabama Athletes Stay Silent As Anti-DEI Changes Steamroll Through Campuses
Last week, the University of Alabama, in response to the state's anti-DEI law which takes effect October 1st, shuttered the Black Student Union office...
Gutting Affirmative Action Will Also Impact Black Student Athletes
The Supreme Court's decision to gut Affirmative Action last week has had an immediate impact.
Beleaguered colleges and universities across many states, particularly those...
Lack Of Indignation For Brittney Griner Shows Painful Reality Black Female Athletes Face
Initial support for Brittney Griner was mostly nonexistent, with US authorities and reps not offering much more than to say they were working to...
Brittney Griner, Black Female Athletes Are Forced To Weigh Money vs. Safety
So why was Britney Griner, one of the best women’s basketball players in the world, playing basketball in a Russian league?
She, like many other...
Black Women Dominate The Highest-Paid Female Athletes List
While the NFL continues to disrespect Black head coaches, Black women continued their ascent in sports and in earnings.
Yesterday, Forbes released their list of...
Robbing Jordan Chiles Of Her Olympic Bronze Medal Exemplifies The Pain Black Sportswomen Endure
The Paris Olympic Games were filled with a myriad of glorious diasporic moments of Black Girl Magic.
From boxer Cindy Ngamba becoming the first...
Caitlin Clark’s Signature Shoe Deal Sparked A Black Marketability Debate
Earlier this week Caitlin Clark, the number one overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft, signed a shoe deal with Nike, making her one...
Despite The Hate, LSU Players And Black Sportswomen Keep Winning
The LA Times made changes to Ben Bolch's column that dubbed the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team “villains” and Bolch issued an apology on...
Are These The Last Days Of Black Iconic College Basketball Coaches?
After reading a story by Eric Prisbell of On3 about the loss of larger-than-life men's basketball coaches, it struck me that we have in...
Black QBs Have Given Philly Their All, So The City Must Do Its Own...
Considering the history of Black quarterbacks, are they not enough of an underdog?
After Fritz Pollard, the first Black quarterback in football history, came a...
Deion’s First Loss Exposes The Racial Divide In Reactions To Black And White Self-Confidence
The only person hated more than a supremely confident individual is a supremely confident Black individual.
It's an issue that has long existed for Black...
Sports Must Fight Back Against Arkansas’ Attack On Black History
It started in Florida and now the disgusting attack on Black History has spread to Arkansas.
A week ago, right before the first day of...
Diverse Representation To Host Inaugural Black Ownership In Sports Symposium
After Michael Jordan's sale of his majority ownership in the Charlotte Hornets, Black majority team ownership no longer exists in the NFL, NBA, WNBA,...
It’s Sad Coaches Have More Energy To Attack NIL Than To Defend Black Players
Since Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) went into effect on July 1st, 2021, the college sports landscape has experienced change and confusion more dramatic...
“The League” Shows How Baseball Was Black America’s Pastime
On Tuesday, baseball fans will watch the best in the game compete against each other in the annual MLB All-Star Game. The opportunity to...
Diverse Representation To Launch National Black Women In Sports Day
Black women have made their mark in the world of sports both on the field of play and in the boardroom. But over the...
After Affirmative Action Ruling, Charles Barkley Leaves $5 Million In Will For Black Auburn...
Charles Barkley has long supported his home state of Alabama and his alma mater, Auburn University. After the recent decision by the Supreme Court...
Athlete Or Not, Black Maternal Mortality Doesn’t Discriminate
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. That’s a somber reality too many ignore or overlook.
But...
Texas Southern’s National Cheer Title Proves Black Girls Cheer, Too
In April, the Texas Southern University cheerleading squad made history by becoming the first HBCU to win a national championship.
The team traveled to Daytona...
Ja Morant Is Wrong But America’s Fear Of Black Gun Owners Is More Telling
Ja Morant pulling out a gun on Instagram Live was reckless and he deserves to face consequences for those actions. Morant also must audit...
Sports Must Stand Up To DeSantis And The Republican Crusade Against Blackness, Diversity And...
The culture war against "wokeness", CRT (Critical Race Theory), DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion), education, history and freedom led by Republicans in states such as...
The Air Jordan Connection To Black America And The Fight Against The Powers That...
“It’s Gotta be the shoes!â€
That iconic line by Spike Lee’s Mars Blackman in the legendary Nike commercial with Michael Jordan introduced the world to...
Mikey Williams’ Arrest Is Another Harsh Lesson For Young Athletes
We know the old saying that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." When it comes to sports, especially lately, you must...
Black Wrestling History And Success On Display Again At The 2023 NCAA Championships
At the 2021 NCAA wrestling championships, history was made when five Black champions representing three different schools were crowned.
It was a proud moment for...
Black Women Are Taking Charge At Super Bowl LVII
Black History Month started off on a high note in sports as Black women are taking charge at Super Bowl LVII.
Yesterday, the NFL took...
Zac Selmon Becomes Mississippi State’s First Black AD
A day after Kevin Warren made history with the Chicago Bears, Zac Selmon and Mississippi State decided to join him.
On Friday morning, the SEC...
Brittney Griner’s Return Proves Politics Help And Harm Black Women
On the morning of Thursday, December 8th, WNBA superstar Brittney Griner was finally released from Russian custody after ten months.
For months, the WNBA and...
The Effects Of Liquified Racism On Black People In Aquatic Sports
What do Halle Bailey, a lack of representation of Black swimmers and divers, and Soul Caps have in common?
Liquified Racism.
Liquified racism, coined by Peavy...
Soul Cap, The Black Hair Swim Cap, Finally Gets FINA Approval
Swimming should be a sport open to all. Unfortunately, cultural differences and racial bias make it challenging, which is why Black-owned manufacturer SOUL CAP...
Black Duke Volleyball Player Targeted By Racist Taunts At BYU
Racism doesn't care what level of sports are being played or where games are being played. When it's time to rear its ugly head,...
Black Gymnasts Make History At U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Black gymnasts have been flipping the sport on its head over the last few years, a trend that refuses to be deterred.
From the greatness...
Naomi Osaka Signs Five Athletes To NIL Deals With KINLÒ
Naomi Osaka continues to build a successful roster of businesses off of the court.
On Monday the tennis star announced she signed five collegiate athletes...
Caster Semenya, Black Sportswomen Continue To Be Targeted For Existing
At 18 years old, South African middle-distance runner Caster Semenya burst onto the track and field world stage when she took gold in the...
Tiger Woods Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James As Billionaire Athletes
Today, Tiger Woods joined Michael Jordan and LeBron James on the list of billionaire athletes.
These three are, arguably, the three greatest to ever play...
The Spectacle of Black Family Trauma Through The NFL Draft
Last Thursday, Georgia’s Jordan Davis was selected 13th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft.
A defensive tackle with consistently impressive film and an unexpectedly speedy...
Now Is The Time For More Black Coaches To Join Brian Flores’ Lawsuit
Last week, Brian Flores' scathing lawsuit against the NFL received some much-deserved support.
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks, and former Tennessee Titans defensive...
Chris Grant Becomes The Southland Conference’s First Black Commissioner
On Tuesday, Chris Grant began his first day as the new commissioner of the Southland Conference, becoming the first Black commissioner in the conference's...
Black Sportswomen Compete Against Much More Than Just Sexism
At the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion, a director, screenwriter, and producer, decided the best way to highlight her...
Elana Meyers Taylor Becomes The Most Decorated Black Athlete In Winter Olympics History
After the two-woman bobsled was completed on Saturday, Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor and Sylvia Hoffman celebrated their bronze medal victory.
Their appearance on the...
“Celebrating Black Excellence and Joy in Hockey” Program Launches
Just after Martin Luther King Jr. Day last month, The Carnegie Initiative, a new platform that addresses and unifies diversity and inclusion in hockey,...
More Black People Are Hunting, And It’s Not Just For Sport
Black people have a long history of making something out of nothing.
In fact, while in the process of making due over time, gun ownership,...
The Dolphins Hired Mike McDaniel And Sparked A Black Identity Debate
Black NFL coaches were getting blanked again this offseason, going 0-6 with only three vacancies remaining. But on Sunday evening, the Dolphins hired San...
Racism, White Tears Score Higher Than Black Lives For UCLA Gymnastics
It’s January, a time when organizations, politicians and individuals who hated Dr. Martin Luther King when he was alive partake in fake “wokeness” by...
The Gridiron To Jail Pipeline Ignores Black Pain And Suffering
"In Roman times, people would come cheer the gladiators… And then when they were done with them, as you know historically, they fed them...
NFL Agrees To End Race Norming But What About Black Players They Denied?
Yesterday the NFL and lawyers for retired NFL players reached an agreement to end "race norming" in testing in the 2016 $1 billion settlement...
Texas NAACP Files Complaint Over “The Eyes of Texas” In Support Of Black Students
For the Texas Longhorns, tradition dictates that football players remain on the field to sing the university's song, "The Eyes of Texas."
It's a...
The Chain Culture In Sports Links Blackness And Plantation Politics
Last week, Louisiana Tech Football tweeted an image of a Black football player with his head bowed, fists clenched, and a large chain around...
The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates’ “Black Nine” Won For Black America
On September 1st, 1971, half of an inning transpired at Three Rivers Stadium before anybody noticed that the Pittsburgh Pirates had made history.
Facing the...
Black August Is A Time Of Revolution And Black Sportswomen
August is a time of revolution and social change. It’s a month when Black revolutionaries were born and Black revolutions fought.
From Marcus Garvey and...
Gable Steveson, Tamyra Mensah-Stock Manifest Black Wrestling Success
With only 20 seconds left, the situation looked bleak for Gable Steveson in the 125kg freestyle wrestling final.
The 2021 NCAA champion trailed Georgia's Geno...
Empowered Black Football Players Are Flexing Their Smarts To Get Their Worth
The NCAA’s recent adoption of a name, image, and likeness (NIL) policy allows student-athletes to earn revenue through endorsement deals. It's legislation that will...
Alice Dearing Puts Spotlight Back On Black Hair In Swimming
To Black people, hair is a source of identity and pride. For others to touch, harm, or violate it in any way is a...
Simone Biles And Black Sportswomen Are Amazing But Not Unbreakable
As the Olympic Games proceeded, eyes were increasingly focused on the incredible Simone Biles.
There are many words to describe Biles: Black, woman, superstar, G.O.A.T.,...
Black Girl Magic Roars In The Water At The Tokyo Olympics
Historically, people of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage have been marginalized in the world of aquatics. The barriers faced by these communities are complex,...
MLB Commits $100 Million To Players Alliance To Increase Black Representation
Baseball used to be Black America's sport. From baseball games at early Juneteenth celebrations in the late 1800s and the Texas Colored League to...
Allyson Felix Is Helping Professional Athletes With Childcare
Allyson Felix needs no introduction.
She is the most decorated track and field Olympian in history. She's about to be a five-time Olympian (2004, 2008,...
Black Hair Has Always Mattered In Sports
Black hair is an intimate part of an individual's identity and being. Yet as of Saturday, the two-year anniversary of The CROWN Act, only...
The Bodies Of Black Sportswomen Will No Longer Remain “Quiet As It’s Kept”
Just look at her arms. Her legs. Her skin and hair.
She’s too fast. Too strong and loud. She's too aggressive. Too angry.
These are...
Black Vanderbilt Parents Targeted With Racist Slurs At CWS
Racism made its presence felt at the College World Series on Monday night.
At a game between Vanderbilt and Mississippi State, parents of Vanderbilt players...
Black Girl Magic’s Legacy In Gymnastics Is Forever Cemented
With 30 Olympic and World Championship medals combined, Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in US history. Her success is the epitome of...
“Are You Not Entertained?”- Athletes Pay The Price But The Public Doesn’t Care
After 15 months of this, it’s all clear now.
In the midst of the pandemic of the century, mental health is everything. This goes for...
Black Players Targeted With “Monkey” Jeers At Girls HS Basketball Game
Racism in sports strikes again, this time at a high school basketball game in Washington State.
Last month, Zillah High School traveled to Connell High...
The Policing And Punishment Of Black Girl Magic In Sports
Last month Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in US history, made history again. This time for landing the Yurchenko double pike vault.
https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/1396458393645187078
The vault...
Black Players, Families Unite Against Race Norming In NFL Settlement
In December of 2016, the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a lower court's ruling in a settlement case, clearing the way...
Black H.S. Softball Player Humiliated By Being Forced To Cut Her Hair In A...
"Does anyone have any scissors?"
That's what a Black softball player was faced with during a recent game in North Carolina. Not tips on her...
