Who was the first black American athlete to win an Olympic gold medal? (1908 John Baxter “Doc” Taylor Jr. winner of the 4 X 400-meter relay in London) Which inventor had the first patent granted an African American? (1872 Elijah McCoy) Who is thought to be the United States’ fi...
skip to main content kelly curtis becomes team usa’s first black athlete to ever compete in olympic skeleton some of the pressure that comes with it can be exhausting. adam pretty / getty images save this story save this story in 2014, kelly curtis was watching skeleton at the sochi ...
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor those in the past and present that have made a mark on the NFL. Seahawks legend Mack Strong shares the story of how Ernie Davis became the first Black Heisman winner. video NFL 360 | ODE TO SOUTH CENTRAL ...
By Michael Boriero Vincent Churchill “Manny” McIntyre was the first Black Canadian to sign a professional contract in baseball’s modern era, when he inked a deal with the Sherbrooke Canadians, a farm team of the St. Louis Cardinals, in 1946 — 75 years ago. ...
Graduating from Meharry Medical College, a historically black medical school in Nashville, TN, she currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Academic Affairs and Assistant Program Director for the Endocrinology fellowship program. As she is highly active in diabetes related clinical research. 2...
"We're excited to be the home of the first-ever NFL Black Friday game, and what better way to kick off this new tradition than with a rivalry matchup between the Dolphins and the Jets," Amazon vice president of global sports video Marie Donoghue said in a statement. "On one of the ...
primary and secondary schools are eager to collaborate on providing experience sessions. Many clubs have also established a comprehensive training system. However, growing from a beginner to a professional athlete-to-be requires the child's commitment, talent, hard work, and family support. Zhou Son...
Who was the first black actress to receive an Emmy Award? Who became the first black professional football player? What was first short story published by a black woman in the United States? Which poet could number President George Washington among her admirers and hers was the first first boo...
has gained more popularity, and attracted more people to engage. Many kindergartens, primary and secondary schools are eager to collaborate on providing experience sessions. Many clubs have also established a comprehensive training system. However, growing from a beginner to a professional athlete-to-...
IFA-AAG Professional Athlete Franchise Summit scores: first IFA-AAG summit attracts athletes-turned business owners addressing peers on franchising.(MINORITY OUTREACH)(International Franchise Association-Allied Athlete Group )Brewer, Miriam L