How Nneka Ogwumike became Madam President, the face of WNBA players
The leader of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, and the Los Angeles Sparks, Ogwumike readies for sport-altering negotiation
Sports
A fourth-grader received a college scholarship and other news of the week
The Week That Was Sept. 9-12
The Uplift
The Roundtable: Dennis Rodman as a cultural icon, Antonio Brown’s future with the Patriots
Also, who’s doing the most this week — Cam Newton or The Weeknd?
Culture
Street style at New York Fashion Week
With his pop-up portrait booth, photographer Malike Sidibe finds the best street style SoHo has to offer
Culture
TIFF 2019: ‘Clemency’ and ‘Just Mercy’ offer two differing perspectives on death row
One asks us to put ourselves in the position of a warden. The other follows a lawyer seeking justice.
Sports
Why Lamar Jackson vs. Kyler Murray is a matchup for the ages
The two youngest black starting quarterbacks are a glimpse into NFL’s future
HBCU
To start the season, Jackson State and Winston-Salem State are top HBCU bands
All bands look good, but these rankings judge bands on skill, precision, music and dance teams
HBCU
White House’s HBCU conference created ‘a room full of black excellence’
Global competitiveness, STEM were key topics during National HBCU Week Conference
Sports
Member of charity tied to Roc Nation and NFL speaks out on controversy over dreadlocks photo
Kobe Richardson defends the Crushers Club founder who cut his hair
Sports
David Stern discusses the dress code, player power and the game today
‘I have no regrets,’ says the former commissioner, ‘I know that sounds crazy.’
Sports
The debut of ‘I Don’t Give a Damn’ with Domonique Foxworth
You have never seen a football show like this before
Culture
Ari Lennox is no joke
The R&B singer is joining Lizzo’s Cuz I Love You Too Tour
Culture
Hair care pioneer Joan Johnson made ‘Ultra Sheen, Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen cosmetics’ a feature of black identity
Her company sold an uplifting version of black hair care — by any product necessary
HBCU
Former Grambling basketball star Shakyla Hill signs to play in Serbia
Not being drafted by WNBA has fueled her determination
Sports
Antonio Brown thinks he’s the victim
His career won’t recover until he accepts responsibility for his actions
Sports
How the Williams sisters gave rise to the Jenkins brothers
Jermaine and Jarmere have benefited from partnering with Venus and Serena
Sports
Kyler Murray’s NFL debut a promising start – and thrilling finish
Arizona’s new face of the franchise delivered down stretch to earn Week 1 tie
Sports
‘There’s always that fire burning in us’: How Kings’ Buddy Hield plans to help rebuild the Bahamas
The Sacramento guard is assisting with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian
Culture
Maverick Carter wants NFL players to feel seen
Uninterrupted’s new digital program features players wearing a glass helmet
Sports
Jacoby Brissett’s skills, patience are impressive as Colts starter
Given the opportunity, QB ‘played really, really well’ for Indianapolis
Sports
Chuck Cooper: The first black NBA draft pick is going to the Hall of Fame
He broke the NBA’s color barrier 69 years ago. Now, the former Boston Celtic is finally getting his due.
Sports
Where are the black men in tennis?
The sport needs iconic athletes to draw new generations of players