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Madeline Swegle Becomes US Navy’s First Black Female fighter Pilot in its 110-Year History

July 14, 2020 admin 0

Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle made history by becoming the U.S. Navy’s first Black female tactical fighter pilot. The chief of Naval Air Training congratulated Swegle Thursday on Facebook for completing her training and said she will receive her “Wings of […]

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ESPN Employees Say Racism Endures Behind the Camera

July 13, 2020 admin 0

By Kevin Draper – In meetings and conversations among colleagues, ESPN employees have criticized the career pipeline and diversity of top leadership, eliciting a promise from executives to do better. The nationwide conversation over systemic […]

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‘There’s Not Enough Black People’ in Golf, Says Lee Westwood

July 9, 2020 admin 0

By Former Calum Trenaman and Amanda Davies- World No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood says golf has some work to do in addressing issues of diversity within the sport and that it’s “dominated by White people.” While many other […]

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One Black Athlete Can Change Sports History

July 8, 2020 admin 0

Mark Stallworth Miami Times Contributor – Sports has become a billion dollar industry through the inclusion of talented Blacks. The Black athlete is the most powerful athlete in sports. How is it that the revenue […]

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Warriors’ Stephen Curry Blasts NFL’s ‘Black National Anthem’ Idea

July 7, 2020 admin 0

By Marty Fenn – The NFL announced earlier this week it would play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” more commonly known as the Black national anthem, prior to each Week 1 matchup. It would seem […]

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The Nashville Stars Could be MLB’s Next Team – and Baseball’s First Black-Owned Club

July 7, 2020 admin 0

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has more power than anyone in baseball, but he can’t unilaterally implement change. He can’t force the white owners to hire Black general managers and executives. He can’t command […]

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Today In Sports History: Althea Gibson Becomes 1st Black Player to Win Wimbledon Singles Title

July 6, 2020 admin 0

Here’s a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, July 6: Althea Gibson becomes the first black to win a title at the All England Lawn Tennis Club by beating Darlene Hard […]

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NFL to Play National National Anthem Before Week 1 games

July 3, 2020 Staff 0

by Jack Baer The pregame festivities during Week 1 of this year’s NFL season are reportedly going to include a new song. The NFL is planning to have “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” widely known […]

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Report: Cam Newton’s Patriots Contract Terms Include Only $550K Guaranteed

July 2, 2020 admin 0

By MIKE CHIARI – The New England Patriots are reportedly taking on very little risk when it comes to the one-year contract they signed quarterback Cam Newton to this week. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Newton will earn a […]

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Surfing Confronts Sport’s Racist Past After George Floyd’s Death

June 25, 2020 admin 0

By Dennis Romero – “Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the U.S. One day 40 years ago, actor […]

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