Howard’s Gregory Odom Jr. plays through grief to win PGA Works Collegiate golf title
His father, who died on May 1, got him started playing the sport at 4 years old
Sports
How Odafe Oweh reclaimed his identity and his name
The Baltimore Ravens rookie told reporters he will no longer go by his middle name, Jayson, and demands people use his first name
The Uplift
‘Another Act’: Michael B. Jordan on producing and starring in his dream project ‘Without Remorse’
Also, being empowered by Jodie Turner-Smith and Lauren London
HBCU
Why were HBCU players shut out of 2021 NFL draft?
COVID-19 wiped out the chances of HBCU prospects to showcase their talents
HBCU
N.C. A&T races into its final MEAC track and field championships
The men’s 4×400 relay team has the best time in the world in 2021
Sports
Wizards ditch jerseys in team photo to make statement
Washington players wore social justice T-shirts that read ‘Equality,’ ‘Justice’ or ‘Accountability’ instead of their team uniforms
Sports
Duquesne empowers athletes by hiring ‘personal brand coach’
The new position will teach athletes how to capitalize on their name, image and likeness
Culture
Director LeSean Thomas’ animated journey from the South Bronx to South Korea
His new project about African samurai Yasuke will appear on Netflix this spring
Culture
If the Avengers need help, the NBA is a natural place to look
The planet is in trouble and heroes are needed. Kinda sounds like real life.
Sports
Inside the day the Timberwolves learned of the Chauvin verdict
Players and members of the organization reflect on the events of April 20
The Undefeated roundtable: Lack of Black representation in MLB
The Undefeated’s William Rhoden and guests discuss what baseball must do to field more Black players and managers
Culture
‘Another Act’: Jodie Turner-Smith on her role in Michael B. Jordan’s film ‘Without Remorse’
She also discusses her expanding film career
Culture
‘Another Act’: Lauren London on her new film ‘Without Remorse’ and the power of drawing from experience
The actress opens up about love, parenting and authenticity
Ma’Khia Bryant’s family demands answers, investigations into teenager’s death
The Undefeated
Sports
Don’t sleep on the Suns
Phoenix has the second-best record in the NBA, so where’s the love?
Sports
After Jackie: Players who followed Robinson to MLB also faced ongoing racism
The painful stories of baseball players such as Dick Allen, Bob Gibson and Bill White aren’t as well known
Culture
Photographer Lawrence Jackson’s top photos from Vice President Kamala Harris’ first 100 days in office
The VP’s official photographer highlights his favorite snapshots of Harris since Inauguration Day
Culture
Broadway needs big structural change. The producers behind The Theatre Leadership Project are hoping to deliver it.
A series of paid fellowships will create positions for Black creative producers, company, and stage managers
‘My Old Kentucky Home’ has no place in a US sporting event
A closer look at the lyrics of a song that is synonymous with the Kentucky Derby
Sports
Kyrie Irving’s conversion to Islam shows his commitment to life beyond basketball
The star’s social justice and humanitarianism efforts are part of his unique lifestyle
HBCU
Morehouse leaves debate tournament following anti-Black mockery
The team’s decision led to other programs following suit, including Spelman College
Sports
How Eastern Kentucky’s roster leads the diversity push in baseball
The source of EKU’s success is available to every college program in the country