Tag: Black women in sports
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Cynt Marshall, the first Black woman CEO in NBA history, will retire in December 2024 after transforming the Dallas Mavericks and inspiring a new standard of leadership.
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DJ Poizon Ivy, the first Black woman to DJ for an NBA team, energizes game days with music and mentors young women in the industry.
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Valeria Tanaka co-founded Colorado’s first Black ski club, pioneering inclusivity in skiing. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, especially young Black skiers.
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Edy Lawson-Jackson and Samira Jackson make history as the NFL’s first mother-daughter agent team, breaking barriers and transforming representation in professional sports.
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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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