Category: Sport
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Autumn Lockwood made history as the first Black woman coach to win a Super Bowl. Learn how she broke barriers and prioritized mental health in the NFL.
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Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe’s first Black Test cricketer, risked everything by protesting political oppression. Now, he uses music to share his powerful story.
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Shani Davis made history in 2006 as the first Black athlete to win individual Winter Olympic gold in speedskating. Learn how his victory changed the sport forever.
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Myles Rowe became the first Black driver to win an INDYCAR-sanctioned championship after dominating the 2023 USF Pro 2000 season.
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All about Eunice Carter, one of the first Black women prosecutors in America, who left a solid legacy in the criminal justice system of the 1930s. Discover how she played a pivotal role in taking down notorious mob…
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Hartford honors Johnny ‘Schoolboy’ Taylor, the city’s first Black professional baseball player, with a special tribute game hosted by the Hartford Yard Goats.
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Sara Curtis sets a 50m backstroke world record in Paris and becomes the first Black swimmer to hold an individual long-course world record.
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A century after his denied England call-up, football legend Jack Leslie is honoured with a blue plaque in Plymouth for his remarkable career and resilience against racism.
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Learn how Daniel Adongo rose from Kenya’s rugby fields to become the first Kenyan-born NFL player and how his remarkable journey later took an unexpected turn.
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Stephen Curry receives the Basketball Hall of Fame’s first exhibit dedicated to an active player, celebrating his remarkable career, leadership, and lasting impact on the game.
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