Category: Sport
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Marcus Freeman becomes the first Black head coach in a Division I National Championship final, leading Notre Dame into history.
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Dr. Joel Boyd, the NHL’s first Black team physician, prepares to support Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, continuing a legacy of excellence in sports and medicine
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Marcus Freeman and James Franklin make history as the first Black coaches to compete for the College Football Playoff national championship. Discover their journey and the significance of this milestone.
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Discover the groundbreaking story of Erwin Kostedde, West Germany’s first Black national footballer, who faced racism while paving the way for future generations.
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Charles Huff makes history as the first Black head coach at Southern Miss. Learn about his plans to revive the Golden Eagles.
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Barbra Banda becomes the first Zambian woman to win CAF Women’s Player of the Year for her remarkable achievements.
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Delaware State University and HBCU Wrestling announce the launch of the first-ever Division I women’s wrestling program at an HBCU, a historic milestone in promoting equity and expanding opportunities for student-athletes.
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Willie Simmons makes history as FIU’s first Black head football coach, bringing his proven success and leadership to the Panthers as he works to build a winning program.
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Erin Jackson made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first Black woman to win gold in speedskating. Learn her inspiring story.
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Eddie George leads Tennessee State to their first Ohio Valley Conference title in 25 years, earning a spot in the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the first time since 2013.
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