One hope for the next generation of Black athletes
‘A Room of Our Own,’ a one-hour special, explores how athletes have used their voices to impact change
Culture
Tinashe’s cover of ‘I’m Every Woman’ brings the R&B anthem to a new generation
A new version of the song made famous by Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston embraces the fullness of Black humanity
Sports
Volleyball star Deja McClendon takes a stand against racism in her sport
The former Penn State standout hopes her story will help others take action
HBCU
Howard’s Larry Scott said no to Nick Saban and Alabama to try to rebuild football program
Black coaches like him face choices of being a Power 5 assistant or HBCU head coach
Atlanta Dream sold to group that includes former star Renee Montgomery
HBCU
How a Howard University senior turned a family clothing business into his legacy
Tahir Murray’s HBCU designs have been worn by NBA All-Star Chris Paul and NFL quarterback Cam Newton
HBCU
Tuskegee to play Fort Valley State in new Red Tails Classic football game in September
The Sept. 5 game, to honor the Tuskegee Airmen, will be played in Montgomery, Alabama
Culture
‘Another Act’: Freddie Gibbs, Tinashe and Tobe Nwigwe discuss ‘Black History Always/Music for the Movement Vol. 2’
Artists from The Undefeated’s second EP explain why they were so attracted to the project
Sports
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
Chris Webber hopes to inspire the next generation at Morehouse College
The former NBA All-Star aims to encourage activism among HBCU students and athletes
How Chicago Bulls guard Coby White is raising awareness for Black History Month
The Negro League Stars That MLB Kept Out — And Is Finally Recognizing
The Undefeated
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
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
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
Another Act
Director Lee Daniels on ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’ and getting back to working in film
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’
Sports
The 2021 NBA All-Snub team
These stars didn’t make the cut, but they made our squad
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
The Undefeated 44 most influential black Americans in history
44 African Americans who shook up the world
The Undefeated
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