Black women are taking over the footwear industry
These stars in sports, music or fashion double as designers, trend leaders and representatives for major brands
Sports
New book tells the story of Glenn Burke, the first openly gay player in MLB
His Dodgers teammates were slow to recognize signs that were obvious to others
Sports
The troubling overreaction to a kid trash-talking Cam Newton
When it comes to Black children, public mistakes are taken most harshly
Sports
The relationship that has the Knicks’ Julius Randle playing like an All-Star
Assistant coach Kenny Payne has played a big role in the forward’s success
Sports
The 2021 NBA All-Snub team
These stars didn’t make the cut, but they made our squad
Culture
Black and brilliant: Animation director LeSean Thomas
Thomas talks about his journey from the South Bronx to South Korea and his new project about an African samurai Yasuke
Sports
‘Shaking my head’: Black coaches react to Wolves passing over David Vanterpool
Minnesota’s decision to hire Raptors’ Chris Finch left many disappointed
Culture
Magical Negroes can’t exist without a Mister Charlie or Miss Ann
A look at a persistent movie trope in which clueless white characters depend on selfless Black helpmates
HBCU
Top HBCU football players to watch this spring
Some top players we won’t see because either their teams canceled the season or they’re preparing for the NFL draft
Culture
Ahmaud Arbery’s football family made sure his slaying wouldn’t be ignored
NFL players, former high school players and his old coach helped force authorities to revisit the case
Culture
‘Another Act’: Director Lee Daniels on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ and getting back to working in film
Also, he talks about his career and working with Andra Day
Culture
The Undefeated 44 most influential black Americans in history
44 African Americans who shook up the world
The Undefeated
Sports
The white media missed the significance of Jackie Robinson
Major League Baseball could not have maintained the color line without the aid of white sportswriters
HBCU
2021 CIAA virtual tournament keeps the basketball party going
There will be a Miss CIAA pageant, step show, career expo, concerts and Hall of Fame induction
HBCU
Bowie State to offer one-of-kind courses in animation
The university to partner with Laika to train and develop Black students in the industry
Sports
Naomi Osaka shows why she’s on top of the world with fourth Grand Slam title
The 23-year-old star solidified her status as the face – and voice – of women’s tennis during her Australian Open run
Another Act
Andra Day on transforming herself into Billie Holiday in new film
LaKeith Stanfield on his role in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ and rethinking William O’Neal
Daniel Kaluuya on bringing Fred Hampton to the screen in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’
Brandy talks ‘Cinderella’ now streaming on Disney+, Whitney Houston and representation
HBCU
‘Why Not Us’: Chris Paul’s pride, appreciation and love for HBCUs on full display
North Carolina Central is ‘really good, so we thought it would be very interesting for people to see their story’
Culture
In ‘The Dead Are Arising,’ Malcolm X’s spirit is still very much alive
Tamara Payne talks about the award-winning biography she wrote with her father
Sports
Dawn Staley diary: Lessons from loss and moving forward
Staley remembers her late mentor, John Chaney, discusses a positive from her team’s loss to UConn and reflects on her coaching career
HBCU
MEAC at 50: Who are the top football players from each decade?
From Harry Carson in the 1970s to Tarik Cohen in the 2010s, we pick the best offensive and defensive players
Sports
HBCUs are well represented in NBA games, holding a referee’s whistle
‘It just makes me feel good that HBCUs can represent as well’
Culture
A triumphant ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ unfurls the life and death of Fred Hampton
Daniel Kaluuya is electric and memorable as Chairman Fred