By Ashley Stewart, Ph.D.Word in Black Scan the NCAA’s Sweet 16 rosters and you’ll see what college basketball has always known: Black athletes built this tournament. Now imagine if their institutions invested in their minds the way they profit from their bodies. Each March, college basketball becomes a unifying cultural event unlike almost anything else […]
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A time to honor: A look at the notable Black athletes, entertainers and leaders who died in 2023
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com Many legendary members of the Black community were called home over the past 12 months of 2023. Although the year is nearly over, we continue to honor and remember those who paved the way for those to come in the future. From legendary athletes to iconic musicians, their legacies will […]