The official body has said elite athletes ‘never require to use, caps of such size.’ (Picture: Luke Huston Flynn) BY ABU MUBARIK A Black-owned swimming cap brand has been rejected for use at this year’s Olympics. Soul Cap, which is designed for swimmers with long natural black hair, has been […]
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Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and into Tokyo Olympics
by GDN Shared Post With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics in Tokyo. The 21-year-old native of Dallas, Texas, won the women’s 100-meter final during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Richardson’s victory came in just 10.86 seconds – amazingly, […]
‘White Privilege NFL Style’: Tim Tebow’s Return To Football Before Colin Kaepernick Sparks Outrage
Critics once said Kaepernick’s kneeling was a disrespectful distraction. Tebow has been celebrated for it. Written By Bruce C.T. Wright Source: Getty Images / Getty The expected signing of a white former NFL player who hasn’t played pro football in nearly a decade and was widely regarded as a failure during his time […]
HAITI AND LOS ANGELES WILL HAVE A TENNIS ACADEMY THANKS TO NAOMI OSAKA
by Andrea Blackstone Naomi Osaka strives to inspire more underrepresented girls through Play Academy’s expansion. Naomi Asaka- credit- Facebook Nike announced that Naomi Osaka’s Play Academy is expanding to Los Angeles and Haiti, while also collaborating with local sport-based organizations that are helping to encourage the next generation of girls who can enjoy play and […]
NBA Star Russell Westbrook Is Producing a Documentary About the 1921 Tulsa Massacre for The History Channel: ‘These Are the Stories We Must Honor and Amplify’
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 17: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards reacts prior to playing against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on February 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting […]
Serena Williams Furthers Efforts To Support Black Entrepreneurs
The Small Business Relief Fund was created to support small businesses significantly impacted by the public health crisis. Written By NewsOne Staff Image: NewsOne Tennis powerhouse Serena Williams is furthering her efforts to support Black entrepreneurs. In honor of Black History Month, a portion of proceeds from her jewelry company will be donated to a […]
NFL’s 2021 Opportunity to Diversify Team Ownership
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and rtmadminadw Photo by Adrian Curiel on Unsplash As we approach the 55th NFL Super Bowl Sunday in Tampa, Florida amidst the continued national spread of COVID-19, I believe that the time has come for the close-knit group of team owners in the National […]
WHITE NFL PLAYER ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY STRANGLING HIS BLACK GIRLFRIEND UNCONSCIOUS BECAUSE SHE REFUSED TO BOW TO HIM
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton (Image: NFL.com) A white professional football player has been arrested and waived from his team after allegations that he strangled his Black girlfriend. According to NFL.com, the King County (Washington) Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed three charges against former Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler. The former football player […]
Naomi Osaka Signs On To Be A Brand Ambassador For Louis Vuitton
Game. Set. Match. By Martin Berrios Image: Louis Vuitton / Louis Vuitton One of our brightest sports stars has partnered with one of the world’s most popular apparel brands. Naomi Osaka is now the new face of Louis Vuitton. As spotted on Vogue the tennis star has signed on to be a brand ambassador for the […]
Boston Red Sox Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Baseball History
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Bianca Smith, 29, becomes the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball. She will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in Fort Meyers, Fla. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Image: Bianca Smith will work with the […]