Category: Sport
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Explore Anita Neil’s Olympic legacy and local Black British art in a powerful photography exhibition celebrating Black History Month in Wellingborough.
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Vince Carter, the first Black NBA player to compete across four decades, is inducted into the Hall of Fame. Explore his iconic 22-season career and lasting impact on basketball.
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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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Roy Shivers, the CFL’s first Black GM, to be inducted into Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Plaza of Honour in 2024, recognizing his trailblazing leadership and commitment to diversity in football.
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Coco Gauff makes history at the China Open, becoming the first American woman since Serena Williams to win the title in a stunning straight-sets victory over Karolina Muchova.
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Dak Prescott becomes the first Black quarterback to sign a record $240 million deal, inspiring new standards for representation in the NFL. Discover his incredible journey and impact on and off the field.
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Discover the inspiring story of Emma Clarke, Britain’s first black female footballer who revolutionized the game in the 1890s, from Bootle streets to professional play.
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Kerry Davis, England’s first Black female footballer, reflects on her groundbreaking career and the evolution of women’s football in the UK.
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A’ja Wilson makes WNBA history as the first unanimous MVP in 27 years. Learn about her record-breaking season and playoff outlook for the Las Vegas Aces.
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Discover how Charles Cooper made history as the first Black player drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1950, breaking barriers and changing NBA forever.
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