It is unfortunate—but it is a fact—that some Ethniks, both white and Negro, already are referring to the prospective national final as not just a game but a contest for racial honors. That’s how Frank Deford of Sports Illustrated described the prospect of Texas Western (now known as University of Texas at El Paso) playing in an NCAA final against the all-white teams of … [Read more...]
Nike Introduces a Black History Month Collection
BY LATOYA CROSS With sports comes a lot of hard work, sacrifice and determination. Not everyone is built for the game, but there are those individuals who spark encouragement and endurance as leaders on and off the playing field. For this reason, and in a stylish way I might add, Nike, Inc. is introducing the 2015 Black History Month Collection that honors six athletes … [Read more...]
NBA Bans Donald Sterling for Life: So Now What?
Unless you live in a bubble there is no way you haven't heard of the scandal around Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Unfortunately, It seems like we always need a scandal to spark honest nationwide discussions about racism in America. Yesterday, NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, announced that Sterling would be banned from the NBA for life -- an unprecedented … [Read more...]
High School Student Wins $40K In Shooting Contest, Donates Money To Classmates
Well, if that doesn't make you proud, we don't know what will. Allan Guei, a star basketball player from Compton High School in LA, won the local foul-shooting contest - and pocketed $40,000 in the process. Three months later, Guei, who has a full-ride scholarship to Cal State Northridge, decided to give the money to the runners-up. From Yahoo! Sports: "I've already been … [Read more...]