The City of Oakland and the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) have signed an amended Purchase and Sale Agreement for the City’s half of...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Former NBA star and activist Craig Hodges is locked in a new dispute over a documentary on his life with Hollywood executives and producers. The...
Radio personality Miranda Wilson will be among the honorees at the Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame gala luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 19 at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Athletes can book private or shared appointments at the facility, in the heart of the Village Plaza, which accommodates up to six family...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The new partnerships enrich the ITBN platform with a diverse array of multi-genre programming from Black creators. Viewers can look forward to an...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Walt Disney World’s support of the HBCU Week Foundation College Fair is part of an ongoing collaboration between the foundation and Disney on...
CINCINNATI HERALD — The 2024 Paris Olympics are prioritizing sustainability, using renewable energy and recycled materials to reduce their carbon footprint. Major sporting events like the...
THE AFRO — Take a look at some of the events and athletes you should keep an eye out for as the 19-day event unfolds. The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In 2015, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama, who acknowledged Mays’ impact on sports and society. “It’s because of...
WASHINGTON INFORMER — The District’s major sports teams and facilities have catalyzed neighborhood prosperity, with commercial real estate development near the District’s sports facilities outpacing District-wide...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Since opening, Rickwood Field has been home to the Minor League Birmingham Barons, the Negro League Birmingham Black Barons and the Birmingham A’s,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Josh Gibson's legacy has been recognized and celebrated in the years following his untimely death. In 1972, he was inducted into the Baseball...
NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWS — “It matters to girls and women, finally seeing themselves represented,” Biden said during the celebration, held in the East Room of...
Imagine you’re only 22 years old and already making a name for yourself in NASCAR, one of the most thrilling sports in the US. That is...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — From April 25th-27th, many collegiate football athletes will see their dreams of having their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft. The hard...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The former tackle turned guard put up impressive “Pro Day” numbers and has sparked the interest of several teams ahead of the April...
The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) announced that it will induct Dr. Alexis Gray-Lawson, a former WNBA player and Oakland Technical High School graduate at...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — So much of the analysis around the Simpson case ignores the general context of the criminal justice system’s treatment of Black men. Black...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Henry would be as thrilled as I am to see his statue at the National Baseball Hall of Fame,” expressed Aaron’s widow Billye...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Louis Gossett Jr., the groundbreaking actor whose career spanned over five decades and who became the first Black actor to win an Academy...
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — The “win” was historic after the team defeated Kentucky State 75-72 for its first-ever SIAC title behind tournament MVP Feliah Greer, who scored...
INGLEWOOD TODAY — Fortunately, women aren’t competing just for the money. They are in it for the love of the game, and the opportunity to blaze...
THE AFRO — The film highlights the pantheon of Blacks–from Pete Brown, the first Black golfer to win a PGA Tour event at the 1965 Waco...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The JReid Indeed foundation is the brainchild of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Reid. With the help...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Before conquering daytime television, Williams spent 23 years building a devoted fan base on the radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated...