Morehouse College Makes History as First HBCU to Compete & Win National Boxing Tournament
They just made history with their fists—and their hearts. This past weekend, the Morehouse College Boxing Club, a student-run organization became the first-ever HBCU to compete in the U.S. Intercollegiate Boxing Association National Tournament, Atlanta News First reports. And not only did they show up—they showed out! View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Jayson Tatum Shares Electrifying Moment With His Mother After NBA Finals Win
A proud mama moment! After winning the NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, basketball star Jayson Tatum shared a heartfelt post-game embrace with his mother, Brandy Cole.
Jaylen Brown Wins Bill Russell Trophy as 2024 NBA Finals MVP
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown received the 2024 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP award following the team’s NBA championship victory on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Minneapolis Woman on Quest to Become First Black Woman to Solo Kayak Down the Mississippi River
Devin Brown, a Minneapolis-based kayaker, has embarked on a historic journey. Earlier this week, Brown began paddling from the source of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca with a goal of reaching the Gulf of Mexico. Completing the feat will make her the first Black woman to solo kayak the entire length of the river, […]
Joe Mazzulla Makes History As Youngest Head Coach To Reach NBA Finals
After an impressive sweep of the Indiana Pacers during the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics head coach, Joe Mazzula, is going to the NBA Finals–and he’s also going into the history books. Mazzula will be the youngest head coach to reach the NBA Finals since 1969, NBC Sports reports. At just 35 years old, Mazzula […]
Dominique Dawes & Will Packer Become New Owners of Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are taking flight toward a brighter and more inclusive future. Team owner Arthur M. Blank recently announced the addition of four history-making limited partners to the ownership group for the Atlanta Falcons, including iconic gymnast Dominique Dawes and powerhouse film producer Will Packer. This move is a significant shift for the NFL, […]
Barbie Honors Venus Williams with Her Own Doll
She’s a Barbie girl! Mattel has announced that tennis legend Venus Williams will be honored with her very own Barbie doll. This initiative is part of Barbie’s 65th-anniversary celebration, which recognizes nine trailblazing women athletes from around the world with one-of-a-kind dolls made in their likeness. Venus Williams, one of the most decorated Olympic athletes […]
Angel Reese Just Became the First Co-Owner of DC Power Football Club
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has added another title to her already impressive resume: professional sports team owner. According to CBS News, The Baltimore County native has become the first member of the ownership group for DC Power Football Club, a Washington-based women’s team set to debut this summer in the United Soccer League Super […]
Meet Manika Gamble, the First African American Woman to Run 155-Mile Race Through Oldest Desert in the World
Manika Gamble is “a runner and a track star”–and she just completed the ultimate race. At the start of May, Gamble made history as the first African American woman to complete the 155-mile Namib Race through the Namib Desert in the African country of Namibia. The 34-year-old Hawaiian-born marathon runner is the first African American woman […]
WNBA Superstar A’ja Wilson Announces Signature Shoe with Nike
The two-time WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson, is solidifying her status as a trailblazer in women’s sports. Nike welcomed A’ja Wilson, one of basketball’s brightest stars, to its prestigious lineup of signature athletes, the sports apparel company announced. Wilson’s partnership with Nike marks a significant milestone in her career as she becomes the latest addition to […]