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Afro-Ukrainian Wrestler Zhan Beleniuk Won Olympic Gold But Can’t Escape Racism

Draped in a Ukrainian flag, Zhan Beleniuk celebrated his gold medal victory by performing the traditional Ukrainian Hopak dance. It was his country’s sole...

Washington’s Ron Rivera Is Turning Up His Advocate Voice

Washington Football Team's head coach, Ron Rivera, has a looming physical presence coupled with a quiet demeanor. Those are a few of the qualities...

Nico Ali Walsh, Like His Grandfather Muhammad Ali, Wins His Pro Boxing Debut

On October 29th, 1960, a young Cassius Clay made his pro boxing debut in his hometown of Louisville and earned a unanimous decision over...

Naomi Osaka Donating Prize Money From Western & Southern Open To Haiti Relief

Naomi Osaka's continued commitment to the fight for social justice, equality, and mental health is well known. She unapologetically puts her money where her...

Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension Sparked The Fire Track Needed And Deserves

Sha'Carri Richardson was in the blocks and ready. The field for the Women's 100m Finals of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Oregon...

One-Armed Basketball Sensation, Donato Domínguez, Gets Offer From HBCU Tennessee State

His basketball talents are unquestionable and his scoring ability is remarkable. But Hansel Emmanuel Donato Domínguez's game is not the first thing that wows...

Oh, So They’re Still Doubting Jalen Hurts?

Even when Jalen Hurts wins he still can't win. Despite his proven accomplishments in college, NFL doubters are still, frustratingly, questioning whether he's a true...

Hurricanes’ QB D’Eriq King Signs NIL Deal with Florida Panthers

NIL deals show promise and give college athletes hope. It's not perfect and still evolving, yet some are starting to sign deals that finally...

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...

Olympian Noah Lyles Reveals Emotional Struggles Off The Track

Noah Lyles was one of the fastest men in the world this year. While he failed to make the Olympic team in the 100m,...

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...

Evander Kane Needs To Check Himself Because He’s Wrecking Himself

San Jose Sharks winger Evander Kane seems to mean well when it comes to social justice pursuits in hockey. Anyone who isn’t willfully ignorant is...

Warholm, Benjamin Gave Us The Olympic Race We Needed

Track is the most exciting sport in the Olympic games. No disrespect to swimming or gymnastics, but track is the pinnacle of the Games. On...

Penny Hardaway Reportedly Interested In Hiring Rasheed Wallace At Memphis

This past June, rumors swirled that Memphis's head men's basketball coach, Penny Hardaway, was in serious consideration for the head coaching position with the...

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...

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