Tag: Black women in sports
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WNBA legend Lisa Leslie will become the first professional female athlete honored with a statue outside Crypto Arena, marking a historic sports milestone.
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Dystany Spurlock makes history as the first Black woman to race at Kansas Speedway after transitioning from driving 18 wheelers to professional motorsports.
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Laila Edwards becomes the first Black woman to score an Olympic goal for Team USA hockey, leading the team into the medal round at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Madison Plummer is leading a new chapter in the NFL as the first Black woman to hold a full-time equipment role with the Los Angeles Rams, showing how talent and determination can change the game.
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Nnenna Lynch, the first Black woman to chair NYRR, is expanding free community running programs for NYC youth and seniors. Learn about her vision for an inclusive running future.
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Anita DeFrantz, the first Black woman to medal in Olympic rowing, is honored for her legacy in sport and leadership with a Hall of Fame induction.
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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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