Category: Sport
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The historic journey of Autumn Lockwood, the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl, serving as the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist for the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. As she breaks barriers during Black…
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The inspiring journey of Althea Gibson, the trailblazing athlete who shattered tennis’ color barrier and became the first Black player to win a Grand Slam tournament. From overcoming racial discrimination to conquering Wimbledon and the U.S.
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The groundbreaking story of Cynthia “Cyn” Marshall, the first Black woman to become CEO of an NBA team. As the leader of the Dallas Mavericks, she spearheaded a transformative cultural overhaul, addressing issues of harassment and misconduct.
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The historic achievement of Starr Andrews, the first Black figure skater in the U.S. to win an ISU Grand Prix medal. At just 21 years old, she overcame health challenges, including heart surgery, to deliver a career-best free…
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The historic moment as Sam Allison prepares to make history as the first black man to officiate a Premier League game in 15 years. Appointed for Sheffield United vs Luton on Boxing Day, the 42-year-old firefighter’s journey from…
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Discover the inspiring story of Bill Powell, the trailblazer behind Clearview Golf Club, America’s first integrated golf course designed, built, and managed by an African American, breaking down racial barriers and leaving a lasting legacy.
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Discover the historic moment as Wilfried Nancy becomes the first Black head coach to win the MLS Cup, guiding the Columbus Crew to a triumphant 2-1 victory over Los Angeles FC.
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The inspiring journey of Jordyn Foster, the 22-year-old trailblazer who has made history at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) as the first woman and youngest-ever director of football operations.
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Discover the groundbreaking achievement of Brett Peterson, the first Black general manager in the history of US hockey. As the newly appointed GM for the 2024 US men’s national hockey team, Peterson’s trailblazing career includes breaking racial barriers…
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Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan scored in a record 9 consecutive major international tournaments from 2006-2017, before Cristiano Ronaldo equaled the mark in 2021.
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