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High School QB Losing Scholarship For Rapping “N-Word” Speaks To Bigger Issue

Marcus Stokes is a lesson for all to learn from. The high school quarterback from Florida recently had his scholarship to the University of...
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Black Star, For Soccer Ventures Concludes Soccer Events In LA And Houston

Leading into the 2022 World Cup, Black soccer fans continue to fight for equal access and representation, which is why Black Star was born...
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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Strat-O-Matic Partner on Negro League Players NFT Collection

Few companies have the rich history that Strat-O-Matic and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) have with baseball. Now the two have partnered together...
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Instead Of Leading, Parents Are Bringing Violence To Youth Sports

Seven years ago, I wrote a feature article looking into youth sporting events and the uptick in violence.  While researching for my story, I attended...
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“NYC Point Gods” Takes Us Back To A Special Time In NYC Basketball

I am a 70s baby, born and raised in New York City when New York City was real. It was tough, honest, hard, critical, supportive...
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Topps, Shaquille O’Neal Collaborate On New Card Collection

Shaq is a man of many names, and now all of the Shaqs have a limited edition card series thanks to Topps. Created by artists...
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First And Pen Launches Partnership With Vanderbilt’s Sports & Society Initiative

This week, First and Pen announced a new partnership with Vanderbilt's Sports & Society Initiative. The partnership focuses on telling stories at the intersection of...
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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,...
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Enes Kanter Freedom Needs To Recognize How He’s Being Weaponized

Earlier this week, Enes Kanter became a U.S. citizen and officially changed his name to Enes Kanter Freedom. It was another bold step for a...
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Black Excellence In NCAA Wrestling Has Deep Roots

Collegiate wrestling isn't widely recognized as a home for Black champions. But if you're "rooting for everyone Black", you need to pay attention to...
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Welcome To First And Pen

Welcome to First And Pen! Today, January 11th, 2021, is our official launch day and I'm honored to be your host. "First And Pen"...
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MLS Scores Through Diversity Efforts And Black Banking Partnership

While most are focusing on the diversity and social justice efforts in the NFL and NBA, MLS has quietly, yet successfully, scored victory after...
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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...
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Surya Bonaly Paved The Way For Future Figure Skaters

During the women’s free skate portion of the team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics, 15-year-old Kamila Valiyeva of Russia become the first to...
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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...
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