DFW Black Tennis and Black Girls in Art Spaces honored Althea Gibson’s legacy by hosting a documentary screening and panel discussion, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for Black athletes and artists today.
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“Pay Us What You Owe Us”: Not a Slogan, A Line In the Sand
WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
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24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban
Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete, has returned to competition after serving a three-year suspension for anti-doping rule violations, with his comeback race taking place at an international meet in France.
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SWAC TV Set To Launch August 1
The Southwestern Athletic Conference is launching SWAC TV, a free streaming platform, on August 1st to broadcast games across the league’s 18 sports, providing fans with high-quality, technologically advanced streaming and giving the league’s teams broader visibility.
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Texas Black Invitational Rodeo Returns with Cowboy Traditions and Culture
The 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo will take place on July 26th at the Fair Park Coliseum, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes, as well as on-field kids’ activities, trick lasso performances, and live music, with proceeds benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas.
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From Pacesetter Ave. to Power Moves: Paul Randle Is the Best Kept Secret in Sports
A proud Oak Cliff native and graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School (Class of ’95), Randle’sjourney from being a starting quarterback in Dallas to mentoring some of the country’s topfootball talent […]
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Alycia Baumgardner Is Fighting for Something Bigger
Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champion, is preparing for a historic all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden, where she will defend her titles and inspire millions worldwide.
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Blueprint: Building Identity, Discipline, and Hope Through Basketball
B.A.C.E., a community basketball program in Jamaica, Queens, has been a vital part of the lives of many young people, offering them a space to learn discipline, identity, and hope, and has produced notable alumni such as former NBA players Lance Stephenson and Kyle O’Quinn.
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Playing While Black: African American Pro Golfers Compete in the John Shippen National Invitational Tournament
The John Shippen Invitational Tournament, presented by Rocket Classic, is an annual event that provides opportunities for African American golfers to compete on the LPGA Tour and PGA Tour, with the winner of this year’s tournament receiving an exemption to play at the Rocket Classic.
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Anthony Bowens Is the Pride of Pro Wrestling — In and Out of the Ring
Anthony Bowens, an AEW superstar and one of the first openly gay champions in AEW history, is using his platform to inspire and open doors for other LGBTQ+ athletes in professional wrestling.