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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Diversity still a major issue at the Winter Olympics. The US is making some strides

When USA Bobsled and Skeleton unveils its Olympic rosters, the most likely scenario is that either eight or nine women will wind up competing for that federation on the ice at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Most of those sliders will almost certainly be women of color. By the time the Games open, this could be the most diverse U.S. Olympic winter roster ever assembled.
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fromVulture
5 months ago

Spike Lee, ESPN, and Da Saga of Colin Kaepernick

The planned Colin Kaepernick documentary series will not be released due to creative differences between the involved parties.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

People see themselves in me': Frances Tiafoe on being a tennis trailbazer in a mainly white sport

Frances Tiafoe passionately discusses the rising visibility of black and mixed heritage players in men's tennis, highlighting camaraderie and competition.
Boston food
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Billy Boston, Trailblazing Rugby Player, Is Knighted

Billy Boston's knighthood recognizes his groundbreaking contributions to rugby and his influence as a Black athlete in Britain.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

44 percent: Haitian Heritage Month, Miami's Motorcycle Queen, the Six Triple Eight

The perception of Black athletes needing to show humility is a reflection of systemic racial issues.
Miami Heat
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

The 44 Percent: WNBA draft, Black dandyism, NAACP lawsuit and more

The WNBA draft needs better promotion to elevate women's stories and increase viewership.
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