By Houston Airport System (Black PR Wire) HOUSTON – Gymnastics legend Simone Biles officially unveiled her signature restaurant, Taste of Gold, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Tuesday, March 24. The upscale café, located in Terminal A near Gate A8, features décor inspired by the gymnast’s iconic career. . “As a frequent traveler, I […]
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Posted inBlack History
Forgotten firsts: Black athletes who paved the way
Long before modern sports stars like Simone Biles and Coco Gauff, Black athletes such as Moses Fleetwood Walker, a catcher for the American League Association in 1884, broke barriers for future generations.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
2025 Met Gala theme inspired by Black style
The 2025 Met Gala, set for May 5, celebrates Black designers and classic menswear with the theme “Tailored For You,” inspired by the Met’s new exhibit “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Co-chaired by stars like Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky, the exclusive fundraiser continues to blend high fashion, celebrity, and cultural history at one of the year’s most iconic events.
Posted inOpinion
How Black leaders and professional organizations are reshaping ‘Black Jobs’
The National Black MBA Association is working to dismantle the stereotype of “Black jobs” by highlighting the success stories of Black professionals in various industries and investing in the community to reframe the narrative around “Black jobs” as a synonym for leadership, excellence, and success.
Posted inOlympics 2024 Coverage
Simone Biles shakes off calf injury to dominate during Olympic gymnastics qualifying
Simone Biles overcame a minor calf injury to post the top score in the all-around at the 2024 Summer Olympics, putting any lingering ghosts from Tokyo in the rearview mirror.
Posted inOlympics 2024 Coverage
Biles, Richardson and Osaka return to spotlight, highlighting issues facing Black women
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Sha’Carri Richardson are among the Black women athletes who are leading the way in prioritizing mental health and vulnerability in their careers, setting an example for others to follow.
Posted inNational Sports
Olympic schedule and athletes to look out for
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature a variety of top athletes, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Maryna Moroz, Masai Russell, Noah Lyles, Grant Holloway, Ryan Crouser, Jimmer Fredette, and the US Women’s Basketball team, who are all vying for gold medals in their respective events.
Posted inNational Sports
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
By Will GravesAP National Writer There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto the floor at a suburban Chicago arena in late July for her first gymnastics competition in two years, she knew plenty of people were wondering how it was going to go. […]
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Simone Biles dazzles in her return from a 2-year hiatus to dominate the US Classic
By Will GravesAP National Writer HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Simone Biles spent two years trying to distance herself from those strange days in Tokyo and all the outside noise that came along with it. She dove into therapy and slowly — very slowly — returned to training even though she wavered on whether she […]