Black Athletes

“Couldn’t Wipe This Black Off if I Tried” That’s why I lift my head with pride The King Richard movie is out in theatre’s and on HBO Max today and feature’s the song Be Alive by the Beyhive’s #1 stunner, Beyonce. King Richard tells the triumphant story of sister’s Venus and Serena Williams, lead by the expertise of…

From the first African American Olympic athlete to Rio 2016's star — We all love to cheer for Team USA, look at the athletes, walk to the podium to receive their medals, and hear the National Anthem. …

“What DOES it mean to me to represent the “great” country of America? The country where I’m still asked, “but where are you REALLY from?” as if only those who are pale in complexion have the right to “pure” American blood. The land of the free that locks children in…

Family and community engagement have. — The Backstory Is the Introduction Resilience, true grit, self-discipline, motivation, raw talent, pure dedication, hard work, and sheer determination are some of the life-changing qualities that it takes to become a highly accomplished athlete in any sport. …

Do White-owned platforms and institutions really provide opportunities to challenge America’s White supremacy? — Black people and especially Black women can’t catch a break. Just in the past week, the IOC banned alternative swim caps to protect Black women athletes’ hair. The US Anti-Doping Agency handed down its heartless 30-day suspension and the IOC its 2021 Tokyo Olympics ban of sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson for…

Kwame Brown’s patriarchal stances and vulgar language notwithstanding, has a compelling thesis amidst the collective videos he’s published on social media. That is: pundits ought to not demonize Black athletes with their platform and that by doing so, they play into the narrative that Black athletes are nothing more than…