5 Moments That Solidify Candace Parker’s GOAT Status in the WNBA
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Parker, who began her career in 2008, announced her retirement from the WNBA on April 28th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candace Parker (@candaceparker) Candace Parker’s recent retirement announcement left a bittersweet taste in the mouths of WNBA fans everywhere. But while her playing days may be over, her legacy as […]
City Girls Golf is Empowering Black Women On and Off the Golf Course
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Move over, Tiger Woods. The ladies are stepping up and taking a swing at the game of champions. A new generation of Black women is taking an interest in golf, a sport that has historically excluded people of color, especially women. To help level the playing field, Washington D.C. native Sierra Balgar started an organization […]
Watch: Dawn Staley Expresses Gratitude After Beyoncé Sends Congratulatory Flowers
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Beyoncé is all about giving people their flowers while they can smell them, so she sent Dawn Staley a bouquet! As we’ve previously reported, Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, made history when she became the first Black coach to win three D1 basketball titles. To congratulate […]
Rachel Robinson, Wife of Jackie Robinson, Honored on 77th Anniversary of Historic MLB Debut
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On the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut, the New York Mets welcomed a special guest to Citi Field for their Jackie Robinson Day celebration: Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s widow, at the remarkable age of 101.
Olivia Madkins Makes History as Columbia University’s First Black Softball Player
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History is being made with each swing of a bat, each catch in the outfield, and each cheer from the stands! At 18, Olivia Madkins became the first Black player on Columbia University’s softball team, Andscape reports. This is a feat that celebrates her talent and opens doors for others. Madkins’ love for softball started […]
North Carolina A&T Cheer Makes History as First HBCU to Win NCA Intermediate Division Title
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This past weekend, HBCUs dominated the National Cheerleader Association National Championships in Daytona. North Carolina A&T’s Aggies secured the first-ever HBCU victory in the Intermediate Division, taking home the National Champion title!
Dawn Staley Becomes First Black Coach to Win Three D1 Basketball Titles
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She has cemented her place in history! According to Andscape, Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, saw a dominant win over the University of Iowa in the NCAA championship game. The victory secured her team’s undefeated season and her own third national title – a feat that […]
LeBron James’ Son, Bronny James, Enters 2024 NBA Draft
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The 2024 NBA Draft introduces a fresh top contender! Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has announced his entry into the 2024 NBA Draft while preserving his college eligibility, making the declaration via social media.
LSU Star Angel Reese Declares for WNBA Draft
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LSU basketball sensation Angel Reese, dubbed the ‘Bayou Barbie’, has declared her intentions to take her talents to the WNBA.
Dawn Staley’s Bright Basketball Legacy Set to Shine in New Documentary
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Dawn Staley, the University of South Carolina’s esteemed coach, is set to grace the silver screen! Staley had a few quotable moments last night as South Carolina secured a 70-58 victory over Oregon State, placing them into the Final Four of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Adding another reason to celebrate, fans and followers of […]