How the Black-led Jordan Brand steers Nike’s landmark $140 million Black Community Commitment initiative
After the 2020 murder of George Floyd, Michael Jordan and his brand stepped up with $100 million in grants and the goal of changing the narrative of African Americans
Culture
JuJu Watkins’ time isn’t coming. It’s here.
Star USC freshman is leading one of the great college basketball revivals
Sports
Rajah Caruth is ‘business as usual’ after his first NASCAR truck series win
Third Black driver to win a NASCAR race talks therapy, NBA and growing up in Washington
Sports
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole knows what you think of him
Poole ignores the negative memes, focuses on rebuilding Wizards
Sports
Former NBA Allan Houston’s FISLL brand connects fathers, sons and Black history
Houston’s Black History apparel one part of social impact through fashion, mentorship and more
Sports
Basketball Africa League documentary the next project of filmmaker Akin Omotoso
Nigerian who directed ‘Rise’ is co-executive producer of an upcoming BAL origin story
Sports
Columbus Crew’s Wilfred Nancy understands there’s more than winning as a Black coach in MLS
One of eight Black coaches in league history, the 2023 MLS Cup champion knows he’s an inspiration
Sports
Caleb Williams displayed his swagger at NFL combine
Projected No. 1 NFL draft pick also described as great teammate at USC
Sports
Khaman Maluach the latest success story from NBA Academy Africa
Projected lottery pick in 2025 a product of location, development of players by program
HBCU
As the MEAC and SWAC tournaments tip off, here are the teams and players to watch
Conference titles and automatic bids to the NCAA tournament are at stake
Culture
How Clay from ‘Love Is Blind’ became one of the most fascinating people on reality TV
He showed us how a family copes with trauma, hurt and a search for closure
Sports
WWE inducting Claude ‘Thunderbolt’ Patterson into Hall of Fame
Pro champion advocated for a more equal pay system, more rights for wrestlers
Sports
Jewell Loyd takes nothing for granted in WNBA ambassador role with Basketball Africa League
WNBA and USA basketball star talks rebuilt Seattle Storm, increased popularity of women’s basketball and more
Sports
Why Emmitt Smith’s voice is powerful in wake of DEI ban
The Hall of Famer’s support of diversity and call to action carries weight
Sports
Andscape roundtable: Russell Wilson is a Pittsburgh Steeler. What’s next?
Talking winners and losers in the Wilson signing, Justin Fields and what’s next for Black quarterbacks
Sports
LSU-South Carolina altercation shouldn’t diminish women’s college basketball spotlight
Takeaways from SEC championship game scuffle include intensity of Tigers-Gamecocks rivalry
Sports
Former NBA guard Randy Livingston never backs down, as a player or coach
The coach of New Orleans boys basketball powerhouse Newman is fighting suspension by Louisiana High School Athletics Association
Burundi Dynamo withdraws from BAL over Visit Rwanda protest; NBA Africa Academy in
Khaman Maluach, projected 2025 NBA lottery pick, expected to play with NBA Africa Academy
Sports
Ijeoma Ofomata has gone from Basketball Africa League to Milwaukee Bucks’ front office
New NBA scouting coordinator contributed to development of BAL
Sports
Burundi Dynamo guard Bryton Hobbs hopes team will play after forfeit
Team’s only American was unaware Dynamo violated league’s jersey and uniform rules
Culture
Why Usher’s visit with a disgraced Russell Simmons was a betrayal
No celebrity should be loved so much that we can’t call them out when they perpetuate harm
Sports
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is just getting started
The proud HBCU graduate believes the door will open for more inclusive hiring partly because of his success in Detroit