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Film To Capture Story Behind Black Power Salute

A film about the story behind the iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics is in the works.
by Brandee Sanders
04.09.22
African American woman putting on ice skate

Black-Owned Skating Academy Strives To Make Sport Accessible

Detroit’s first Black women-owned skating academy strives to make figure skating lessons accessible to youth living in low-income households.
by Brandee Sanders
03.19.22
Gymnastics - Artistic - Olympics: Day 11

Simone Biles, Cerebral Lead Mental Health Care Initiative

Olympian Simone Biles is teaming up with the digital platform Cerebral to make mental health care accessible within underserved communities.
by Brandee Sanders
10.30.21
Olympian Allyson Felix Opens Saysh's New Experiential Space in LA With a Workout Led by Megan Roup From The Sculpt Society

Allyson Felix Named Sportswoman Of The Year

Olympian Allyson Felix has been named Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.
by Brandee Sanders
10.19.21
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Simone Biles' Top Balance Beam Moments

After Simone Biles' triumphant return to the Tokyo Olympics following a break to prioritize her mental health, here are the…
by Shannon Dawson
10.04.21
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Black Americans' Most Iconic Moments In The Olympics

From Tommie Smith and John Carlos' Black Power salute to Gabby Douglas becoming the first African American to win an…
by NewsOne Staff
10.03.21
Aliyah Shipman, Taekwondo star

Haitian Ex-US Taekwondo Star Blocked From Tokyo Olympics

Aliyah Shipman, a teenage star Taekwondo fighter who used to compete with Team USA, says she is being blocked from…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials - Day 3

Allyson Felix, Athleta Give Mom-Athletes Childcare Grants

Track and field star Allyson Felix has teamed up with Athleta and the Women’s Sports Foundation to provide childcare grants…
by Brandee Sanders
10.03.21
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Twitter Defends Flo Jo From False Doping Claims

In the midst of the controversy stemming from Sha'Carri Richardson's month-long suspension from the Tokyo games, an Australian journalist decided…
by Charise Frazier
10.03.21
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Court Rules Caster Semanya Must Lower Her Testosterone

A court rules Caster Semenya must "lower her testosterone level through medication or surgery" in order to defend her Olympic…
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
British Airways Appointed Official Airline Partner of Team GB & Paralympics GB

Barbie Creates Doll Inspired By Britain’s Fastest Sprinter

Barbie has created a doll inspired by Britain’s fastest woman sprinter Dina Asher-Smith.
by NewsOne Staff
10.08.21
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2020 Olympians Who Protest Will Face Major Consequences

Demonstrations such as kneeling could face serious consequences.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
Golf club and ball in grass

13-Year-Old Nigerian Athlete Makes Waves In Golf

13-year-old Nigerian golf prodigy Iyeneobong Essien wants to make history at the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics.
by NewsOne Staff
10.07.21
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Ryan Destiny Starring In Film About Flint Boxer

Ryan Destiny will star in a biopic about Flint boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Track & Field Legends Receive Olympic Honor

Track & field legends John Carlos and Tommie Smith will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Gwangju 2019 FINA World Championships: Swimming - Day 8

Swimmer Simone Manuel Makes History

Swimmer Simone Manuel defended her title as world champion at the FINA World Championship in South Korea.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Swimmers in race

Howard University Swimmer To Compete At 2020 Olympics

Howard University senior Latroya Pina and her sister and brother Jayla and Troy have been selected to be on the…
by NewsOne Staff
08.25.18
Alice Coachman up and over High Jump Bar

Alice Coachman Made History 70 Years Ago

Alice Coachman broke a barrier.
by NewsOne Staff
08.07.19
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Olympians Slaying Fashion Over The Years
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.18
Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 2

Maé Bérénice Méité Slayed To Beyoncé

Maé Bérénice Méité slayed on ice.
by NewsOne Staff
02.12.18