By Jennifer Porter GoreWord in Black Overview: For years, Black Olympians dominated in sports like track and field and basketball. But a new generation is breaking...
Month: July 2024
Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
By Will GravesAP National Writer PARIS (AP) — The similarities were striking. Maybe fitting in the birthplace of déjà vu. Simone Biles sitting off to the...
Paris Olympics kicks off with ambitious but rainy opening ceremony on the Seine River
By John Leicester and Megan JanetskyThe Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Celebrating its reputation as a cradle of revolution, Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics...
Biles, Richardson and Osaka return to spotlight, highlighting issues facing Black women
By Alanis ThamesThe Associated Press Simone Biles looks to become the most accomplished U.S. gymnast in Olympic history during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Credit:...
A look at the 2024 Olympic schedule and the Black athletes competing in Paris
Athletes are eagerly proving themselves at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which kicked off on July 24 ahead of the July 26 opening ceremony. Credit: AP...
How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth football players and women’s cross country athletes are most at risk of being affected by elevated heat levels, which can result in a heat stroke...
Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for
Athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set to begin on July 24. The opening ceremony is on July 26. (Credit: Unsplash/Solen Feyissa)...
Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40
By Kelsi JonesAFRO Intern Baltimore Ravens officials announced the death of former wide receiver Jacoby Jones on July 14, prompting an outcry of condolences from team...
Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
By Noah TristerAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl...