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Muhammad Ali’s Unsigned Draft Card Is Black History For A Museum, Not An Auction

Two weeks ago, news that Muhammad Ali's unsigned Vietnam-era draft card was going up for auction. It was news that didn't receive nearly enough attention,...

Paul Finebaum’s Impetus For Possibly Entering Politics Feels Hypocritical

It appears that a criteria for entering politics in Alabama is that you must have have a connection to SEC sports, and Monday's news...

Harlem Globetrotters To Host 100th Anniversary Tip-Off Event At MSG

Under president Keith Dawkins, the legendary Harlem Globetrotters have been doing big things over the last few years leading up to their 100th Anniversary...

Yusuf Hawkins’ Murder Is History “They” Don’t Want To Tell, But Today’s Black Athletes Must Know It

On Saturday, August 23rd, 1989, 16-year-old Yusuf Hawkins was walking through Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to look into a used car. It was a day that should...

Harlem Globetrotters, Designer Jeff Hamilton Partner On Team’s Centennial Uniform

The Harlem Globetrotters have been making major moves leading up to the organization's 100th anniversary next year, and now its making sure their look...

What Happened to the Black Male Tennis Star? Maybe It’s Masculinity.

Last month, the fiftieth anniversary of Arthur Ashe’s historic victory at Wimbledon inspired First and Pen’s Yussuf Khan to ask why Ashe and France’s...

“Nothing But A Winner” Gives New Perspective Of Alabama Football

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program is one steeped in history and bathed with a rich legacy that very few programs can claim. But while...

RIP Hulk Hogan, But We Won’t Forget Who You Really Were Or What You Said

On Thursday afternoon, wrestling, sports and pop culture fans across the world were stunned to learn about the passing of the iconic Hulk Hogan. Police...

Fox Sports-Barstool Deal Shows Black Sports Media Is Needed More Than Ever

Last week, Fox Sports stayed busy. On Monday, the network shocked the sports ecosystem by announcing that it was canceling three shows- "Breakfast Ball," "The...

Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson Can Use Their Popularity To Help Black Media

The immediate attention given to Norfolk St and Delaware St after signing head coaches Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, respectively, was great for those...

Diverse Representation Celebrates 3rd Annual Black Women In Sports Day

A few years ago, Diverse Representation founder Jaia Thomas was trying to figure out how to honor Black women who were blazing paths in...

1930 Yankee Stadium Negro League Game Was About More Than Baseball

Yankee Stadium is known as the House that Ruth built, but the legendary stadium also has a historic connection to the Negro Leagues and...

Harlem Globetrotters Holding Open Tryouts Before 100th Anniversary in 2026

Can you believe that the Harlem Globetrotters are turning 100 next year? The longtime basketball team known for entertaining audiences worldwide will celebrate its 100th...

“Tackling The Everyday” Goes Beyond What You See In College Football

As a fan, you experience the excitement, agony, thrill and pain of college football through TV or in person at a stadium. But it's...

Jalen Rose’s Charter School Receives New Building Free Of Charge

In 2011, Jalen Rose founded the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy charter school in the Northwest side of Detroit to help educate inner-city youth and...

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