Gabby Douglas Announces Return To Professional Gymnastics
She’s back–and we’re here for it! Gabby Douglas–the awe-inspiring gymnast who secured the Olympic all-around gold medal in 2012–has declared her return to professional gymnastics after an eight-year hiatus, NBC News reports. Expressing her competitive spirit, Douglas shared in a recent interview on Hallie Jackson NOW, “I’m still a competitor at heart.” Inspired by the […]
Remembering Former Football Player & Legendary Actor Carl Weathers
He was 76 years old. On February 1, 2024, the world bid farewell to a true Hollywood legend as actor Carl Weathers passed away, Variety reports. With a career spanning decades, Weathers left a lasting legacy, charming audiences with his charisma, talent, and unforgettable performances. Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Weathers’s […]
Meet Wendell Scott, NASCAR’s First Black Driver & Team Owner
Wendell Scott was the first Black NASCAR driver and team owner and the first African American driver to win a race in the sport but you’ve probably never heard of him. Scott was a trailblazer and a champion however, due to the racism in the Jim Crow era and the erasure of his wins, his […]
Brittney Griner Jersey To Be Retired By Baylor During Black History Month
She’ll be the seventh woman to have her name hang in the rafters! Baylor University is set to retire Brittney Griner’s No. 42 jersey when the Bears face Texas Tech on February 18 at the newly inaugurated Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. The announcement comes as a celebration of Griner’s outstanding contribution to women’s basketball, […]
Teen Makes History as Africa’s First Cross-Country Skier at Winter Youth Olympic Games
She made history at the Winter Youth Olympic Games! View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Olympic Games (@olympics) In a historic moment at the Winter Youth Olympic Games on January 29th, 16-year-old Ashley Tshanda Ongong’a, hailing from Kenya, etched her name in the books of winter sports history. The young athlete […]
28 Years After Wrestling Debut, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Officially Owns His Name
His stage name pays homage to his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, part of the first Black championship-winning duo in WWE history alongside Tony Atlas. The name “The Rock” has echoed through arenas, movie theaters, and the world of entertainment for decades, but surprisingly, Dwayne Johnson had never legally owned it—until now. According […]
Raheem Morris Makes History As the Atlanta Falcons’ First Black Head Coach
Raheem Morris is making history! Morris recently became the Atlanta Falcons’ first Black head coach. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the hiring ensures there will be at least nine head coaches of color to start the 2024 season, which is the most ever for the NFL. “This is a historic day for the Atlanta Falcons […]
Terry Killens To Make History As First Person To Play In & Officiate A Super Bowl
This isn’t his first time at the Super Bowl! Killens is set to make football history by becoming the first person to both play in and officiate a Super Bowl, according to NBC Sports. The NFL recently announced that Killens will serve as the umpire in Super Bowl LVIII, marking his fifth season as an […]
Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry’s Jerseys to be Retired By the New York Mets
They will be the ninth and 10th players to have their numbers retired at Citi Field. MLB.com reports that the New York Mets will retire uniform Nos. 16 and 18 in honor of baseball legends Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry after the 2024 season. The ceremonies are scheduled for April 14 and June 1, respectively, […]
Coco Gauff Reflects on Playing Her Last Grand Slam as a Teenager in Moving Speech
“The sun is going to rise tomorrow and you have a new chance to live a good day,” said Gauff, quoting her coach, Brad Gilbert. The Australian Open reports that Coco Gauff‘s teenage chapter in her tennis career has come to an end, offering her a moment for self-reflection following a semifinal defeat to Aryna […]