Category: Sport
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Discover the groundbreaking appointment of Ohemaa Nyanin as the inaugural General Manager of Golden State’s WNBA expansion team. Explore her illustrious career in basketball operations and the strategic move marking a significant milestone for women’s basketball.
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Learn about Swerve Strickland’s groundbreaking achievement as the first Black men’s world champion in the five-year existence of AEW. Explore his impact on representation, wrestling merchandise, and his lasting legacy beyond the ring.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Ashleigh Johnson, the first Black athlete to join the United States Olympic water polo team. From prioritizing inspiration over medals to empowering Black youth in water sports, explore her mission to foster diversity…
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Follow Minneapolis kayaker Devin Brown’s historic journey as she becomes the first Black woman to solo the length of the Mississippi River, inspiring outdoor enthusiasts and embracing personal growth along the way.
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Discover how Swerve Strickland made history as the first pro wrestler to debut his own signature shoe, breaking new ground in wrestling merchandising. Learn about his collaboration with renowned designers, the grand unveiling during an AEW world title…
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The inspiring story of Lee Elder, the first Black golfer to play at the Augusta National Invitation Tournament. Discover how he broke racial barriers in golf and left a lasting legacy in the sport.
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The Cheyney University women’s basketball team of 1982 made history as the first and only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to reach an NCAA Division 1 national championship game. Coached by the legendary C. Vivian Stringer, their…
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The remarkable journey of Venus and Serena Williams, the first Black women to own a stake in an NFL team, the Miami Dolphins. Explore their trailblazing impact on sports and business, their lucrative investment, and their thriving entrepreneurial…
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Alice Dearing, the first Black woman to join Great Britain’s Olympic swimming team, announces her retirement after Tokyo 2020. Explore her journey from trailblazing athlete to empowering advocate for diversity in swimming.
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Gabby Douglas, the first Black American gymnast to claim gold in an Olympic all-around. Discover her journey, from overcoming challenges to prioritizing mental health and self-care, as she gears up for a comeback at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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