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Black Athletes Shine at 2021 Olympic Games

Elaine Thompson-Herah strikes second gold of Tokyo 2020 in 200m final with Christine Mboma of Namibia claiming silver. Athing Mu takes 800m gold Selemon Barega won gold in 10,000m finals Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (PUR) women's 100m hurdles final winner Weightlifting-Ecuador's Barrera wins gold in women's…

All Africa Central Africa East Africa Southern Africa Sports by Editor July 26, 2021

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Black Women Shut Out of the Olympics

When the competition gets real, white supremacists changes the rules. Caster Semenya of South Africa, Christine Mboma of Namibia, Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi, and Margaret Wambui of Kenya were all barred from participating in their signature races at the Olympic games in…

America Featured by Editor September 2, 2020

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Georgetown Coach John Thompson Jr. dies at age 78

Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known as "Big John" throughout college basketball, has died at age 78. He was the first Black coach to lead a team to the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship, he helped mold N.B.A. stars like Patrick Ewing…

Featured by Editor November 4, 2019

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South Africa Dominates England to win World Cup Rugby

Congratulations to South Africa’s Rugby team for winning the World Cup in Japan! The South African rugby team met England in the 2019 World Cup rugby tournament in Japan and it was clearly the clash of the giants. South Africa dominated England; resulting in a…

America Featured by Editor November 2, 2018

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Simone Biles: The Greatest Gymnast of All Time

Simone Biles just became the most decorated world champion in gymnastics history after her performance in Doha, Qatar. She is the only American to earn world medals in every event. Biles won her 13th gold and now has the most career titles in…

Europe Politics by Editor November 28, 2016

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Forgotten History: Figure Skater Surya Bonaly

The Black flipping figure skater is one of the greatest the sport has ever witnessed. She challenged the world’s perceptions of what a figure skater looks like and the possibilities for black girls. Surya was one of very few black girls to…

America Gamechangers Video by Editor November 12, 2015

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Far From Home: Uganda’s First Olympic Snowboarder

Uganda's Brolin Mawejje, plans to make history at the 2018 winter Olympics as the first to compete as a snowboarder from his country. Born in the Makindye District of Kampala, Uganda, Brolin held little hope for his future. He watched as his…

Gamechangers by Editor October 29, 2015

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Biles and Douglas Shine at World Championships

The Rio Olympics in 2016 look more and more exciting after Simone and Gabby's performance. Simone Biles became the first woman to win three consecutive titles at the world championships on Thursday. One step below her on the podium was Gabby Douglas,…

America Gamechangers by Editor July 2, 2015

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Tennis Rising Star: Dustin Brown

Jamaican-German Dustin Brown, currently ranked No. 102 easily defeated No. 10 seed Rafael Nadal, sending the two-time champion home early from Wimbledon. Who is Dustin Brown? Born: December 8, 1984 Occupation: Professional Tennis Player (singles and doubles) ATP Ranking: 102 He lived in Germany from 1984 to…

Video by Editor May 15, 2014

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South African Cyclist Luthando Kaka

Born January 5, 1986 in Cape Town, South Africa , Luthando Kaka is now the first black cyclist to captain a South African professional cycling team. He began his cycling career at the Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy, the township-based cycling club in Khayelitsha,…