In 1966, he became the first African-American head coach of a major professional sports team in the modern era, when he became the team's player/manager. Two years later, he became the first Black ...

2019: Lee Elder becomes the first African American to be awarded the USGA’s highest honor for distinguished sportsmanship in golf, the Bob Jones Award.Elder was the first African American to compete ...

Sports have played a vital role in African American culture, not only offering a source of entertainment but also serving as a powerful platform for advocacy and community unity. From breaking ...

The most prolific winner in professional sports history, Russell captured an NBA championship in 11 of his 13 seasons. Russell was the NBA’s first African-American superstar, and in 1966 he ...

In 1921, Pollard became the first African-American head coach in the NFL. (Michael Hogue) Yet Pollard was not inducted into the Hall of Fame until 2005, nearly 20 years after his death.

Discover how sports have influenced African American culture, from historic milestones to modern-day activism, and the ongoing challenges faced by athletes today. Skip to content.

Meet the 27 African-American sports leaders who have impacted Shasta and Siskiyou counties with success ... an AAU program first founded by current Central Valley girls basketball coach Lawrence ...

22 of Lexington’s most influential athletic figures and sports teams were recognized by the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame (LAASHOF).

Yes, without question, our hats go off to African-American firsts like Madam C.J. Walker, Phillis Wheatley, and Booker T. Washington, but do you know who Max Robinson is?

The Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame's class of 2023 includes ... Littles was the 1985 United States Amateur light middleweight champion and won his first 17 professional fights.