Manfred misses the mark with Braves
The chop has to go, the chant is deplorable and all of it is racist, even if not a slur
Culture
‘I RUN WITH MAUD: A Promise. A Movement.’
Distance runners pledge to run in memory of slain jogger Ahmaud Arbery as murder trial begins in Georgia
Sports
LaMelo Ball and the best debut performances in a first signature sneaker
From Michael Jordan in 1984 to Kobe Bryant with two brands and Trae Young’s game winner, the Charlotte Hornets star’s debut of the Puma MB.01 is in elite company
Culture
A poet and a protester, Gil Scott-Heron captured his time — and ours
One of the premier voices of the Black Power movement is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Sports
Jason Hart left his comfort zone to coach G League Ignite
‘I wouldn’t even consider this to be a gamble. You get a chance to lead.’
NFL’s Rooney Rule increases minority interview requirements to two
Culture
Actor Glynn Turman is a cowboy at heart
New book tells the stories of the ‘Black Cowboys of Rodeo’
HBCU
The leadership of QB Juwan Carter puts Norfolk State in championship mindset
The senior could end his career in the Cricket Celebration Bowl and as the Spartans’ all-time leading passer
Culture
Why ‘Squid Game’ resonates with Black folks
A rigged system enforced by state-sanctioned violence? Feels like being Black in America.
Sports
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott says Lamar Jackson can be a game-changer in his city
As a role model, Jackson can be invaluable in helping young men aspire to greatness
Culture
‘Another Act’: Idris Elba discusses his new Netflix movie ‘The Harder They Fall’
Also, he talks about playing the ‘bad guy’ role in films and his music career
Culture
‘Long Story Short’ with Wale
In animated series episode, the rapper recalls funny and embarrassing stories about Beyoncé, Jay-Z and other celebrities
Culture
‘RAWReel’ with Wale
Rapper Wale answers some personal questions in anticipation of his new album ‘Folarin II’
Sports
The coded language of ‘figuring out’ Lamar Jackson
NFL personnel’s evaluations continue to devalue Black quarterbacks’ talents and intelligence
Culture
‘Another Act’: Naturi Naughton discusses her musical background and her role in new ABC series ‘Queens’
Also, the actor describes success after ‘Power’ and more
Culture
Reflecting on the significance of ‘Insecure’ as it heads into its final season
The hit HBO series focused on everyday Blackness and, in doing so, held a mirror to a generation
Culture
‘Another Act’: Issa Rae sheds light on the final season of HBO’s ‘Insecure’
Also, Rae opens up about providing a blueprint and her new projects
Sports
Buccaneers’ Mike Edwards makes breast cancer awareness a season-long affair
The Tampa Bay safety and his family are doing their part to help Black women, specifically, get detected early
Culture
For LeVelle Moton, playing the game of life means rebuilding his Idlewild neighborhood in North Carolina
For the N.C. Central basketball coach, bringing affordable housing to Idlewild is just as important as preserving his grandmother’s memory
HBCU
Being one of college football’s best defensive players isn’t enough for Southern’s Jordan Lewis
For the senior, last season’s Buck Buchanan Award winner, helping the Jaguars win is his ultimate goal
HBCU
NBA commits to expanding opportunities and partnership with HBCUs this season and beyond
The league is offering training, educational opportunities and sponsorships in the G League, NBA 2K and Basketball Africa League
Sports