Athletes

The Rise of Queens: Black Female Athletes Owning Their Worth In The NIL Era [Gallery]

Source: Kristen Young/LSU / Getty Gone are the days when Black female athletes shy away from their power. Now, the world is …

From Athletes To Artists — 9 Black Celebrities Proving Autism Is No Barrier To Success

Source: As discussion around autism increases, there remains a lack of diverse voices to represent the community. Recently, President Donald Trump stirred …

Checkmate! How 19-Year-Old Jessica Hyatt Became The Highest-Rated Black Woman In U.S. Chess

Source: AnnaStills / Getty The pawns are moving in favor of gifted Black women, and Jessica Hyatt is leading the charge. At just …

‘Muhammad Ali Would Never’ — Claressa Shields Says Laila Ali Is ‘Scared’ To Fight Her

Source: Scott Legato/ Paras Griffin The possibility of Claressa Shields fighting Laila Ali has been circulating for some time, and Shields is publicly pressuring the retired …

Why Deion Sanders Is A Great Example For Aging Athletes

Recently, we finally learned what medical emergency ailed Deion Sanders this past spring. We can, for certain, view him as a survivor …

Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested In Domestic Dispute With Fellow Sprinter Christian Coleman

Sprinter and Olympic medalist Sha’Carri Richardson is facing legal trouble after an incident at a Seattle airport. Richardson was arrested and charged …

Harlem Baseball Coach Protects Young Athletes From ICE Agents During Practice – Blavity

The founder of a New York baseball training organization protected some of his players from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who questioned …