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BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Breaking Barriers - Tony Dungy's Historic Super Bowl Victory
Tony Dungy's journey in professional football is a remarkable tale of resilience, hard work, and breaking barriers.
Walter Sundiata
Feb 94 min read
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BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: Doug Williams, Trailblazing Quarterback Who Made History in Super Bowl XXII
Doug Williams, the first African American quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, made history with his groundbreaking success.
Walter Sundiata
Feb 44 min read
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Bill Russell was the NBA’s king of championship rings – and far more important matters
The basketball legend, who died Sunday aged 88, was doggedly committed to using his platform to amplify his political actions, setting a...
The Guardian
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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NBA Legend Bob Lanier Dies At 73
NBA great Bob Lanier, Hall of Fame center for Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks, dies at 73 ESPN News Services Bob Lanier, the...
Jay Murdock
May 11, 20224 min read
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‘I never thought about giving up or quitting’: Oscar Robertson on MLK’s legacy
For the Basketball Hall of Famer, an early life of segregation and racism shaped his actions for fairness and equality By Martenzie...
The Undefeated
Jan 16, 20225 min read
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‘They’ve Got Biden, We’ve Got Kyrie’: Top Anti-Vaxxers Turn NBA Stars Into Disinformation Heroes
Facebook and YouTube may have tried to ban them, but Covid’s conspiracy kings tell ‘Rolling Stone’ that vaccine-denying NBA players have...
RollingStone
Oct 8, 20217 min read
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The Toughest Route of Anthony Gonzalez’s Life
The former Ohio State Buckeye and Indianapolis Colt is today a Republican legislator from Ohio who acknowledges the gravity of the...
Sports Illustrated
Sep 17, 202119 min read
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Allyson Felix ends her Olympic career a fighter both on and off the track
The runner has overtaken Carl Lewis as the most decorated US track Olympian, but her influence transcends athletics By Andy Bull at the...
The Guardian
Aug 7, 20214 min read
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Eric Bieniemy is head coach material – that he isn’t one is a travesty
This Sunday’s Super Bowl has been shaped by black coordinators. But the top jobs are usually offered to young, white coaches By Andrew...
Jay Murdock
Feb 4, 20215 min read
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Edwin Moses: ‘We all knew doping was happening … it was a dark period
The two-time Olympic 400m hurdles champion on his fight against doping, his amazing unbeaten streak and meeting Nelson Mandela By Donald...
Jay Murdock
Feb 7, 20208 min read
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NBA legend Kobe Bryant dies at 41 in a helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s greatest players and most masterful scorers of all time, was among the passengers who died Sunday in a...
Jay Murdock
Jan 27, 20204 min read
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The Two Players Who Are Breaking the ‘No-Fun League’
As the 2019 season enters its final stretch, an entertaining MVP race showcases a less restrictive brand of football. By Robert O’Connell...
Jay Murdock
Dec 13, 20195 min read
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Decades after Roger Brown was dismissed, his legacy is restored to University of Dayton
Brown’s story of triumph and, ultimately, happiness, is an important one to be brought back to light. By Nathan Brown | The Indianapolis...
Jay Murdock
Nov 27, 20196 min read
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It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges
They attract money and attention to the predominantly white universities that showcase them, while HBCUs struggle. What would happen if...
Jay Murdock
Oct 1, 201910 min read
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Black College Hall of Fame Classic gets off to a strong start
The event served as a showcase for what makes Canton such a special place. By Joe Scalzo | Canton Repository | September 2, 2019 CANTON...
Jay Murdock
Sep 3, 20193 min read
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CARLIN ISLES EXCLUSIVE: FROM TROUBLED TIMES TO TOKYO 2020
The world’s fastest rugby sevens player tells Olympic Channel how his path to sporting stardom was far from a straight sprint. By Andrew...
Jay Murdock
Jun 1, 20199 min read
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FORMER NFL PLAYER CHASE MINNIFIELD ON CREATING HELPING HAND FOR HOUSING NEEDY STUDENTS
By Lydia Blanco | Black Enterprise | May 10, 2019 Knowing when to pivot is extremely important whether you’re a creative working in...
Jay Murdock
May 13, 20192 min read
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After Racist Taunts, Lacrosse Star Lyle Thompson Stands for his Heritage
By this point in his life, Lyle Thompson, already one of the greatest lacrosse players ever, figured himself all but impervious to...
Jay Murdock
Apr 21, 20194 min read
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The way Americans regard sports heroes versus intellectuals speaks volumes
The difference between the way Americans regard athletes versus “intellectuals” is a touchstone for how we see ourselves By Kareem Abdul...
Jay Murdock
Apr 16, 20195 min read
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LeBron James praises Kyle Korver for criticism of white privilege
The Guardian, Sports | April 8, 2019 LeBron James has praised his former teammate Kyle Korver for an essay he published on the subject of...
Jay Murdock
Apr 8, 20193 min read
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