Here is a look at some of the greatest athletes, moments and accomplishments in African-American sports history.

outstanding Black athletes who have made history at the Winter Olympics over the years. In 1988, Thomas won the bronze medal in figure skating and became the first Black athlete to medal at the ...

Instead, he became an internationally known painter and key figure in Black ... made NFL history, Jennifer King attended Rockingham County High in Wentworth and was a standout two-sport athlete ...

The contributions of African American sports figures serve as a powerful reminder of the potential for sports to drive meaningful social change.

Gregory’s resilience and skill paved the way for future generations of Black female golfers, making her a key figure in the history of women’s sports. Tidye Pickett was the first Black woman ...

Black History Month will end with a celebration of people of color who have made their mark in the sports history books. The 2025 class of inductees of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (TBSHOF ...

Like many Texans, he was heavily involved in sports. His journey in Maine ... the fact that yearly I would explain things to people like Black History Month for instance, Juneteenth too, but ...