He played football his junior year, becoming the first African American to make the team, but left in his senior year to teach high school in Louisville, Kentucky. Via iu.edu: The first Black ...
Their impact has left an indelible mark on both sports and society, proving that their legacy is not just one of victory in ...
Discover how sports have influenced African American culture, from historic milestones to modern-day activism, and the ...
Two members of the Black 14, Mel Hamilton and John Griffin, came to the BYU campus on Friday, Nov. 15, to answer questions ...
With HBCUs being underrepresented in mainstream media, the Bayou Classic is playing an increasingly important role in ...
In 1967, Atlanta native James "Jim" Hurley made history when he put on the jersey and made the roster of UGA's freshman ...
Warren Moon is widely known as the first African American quarterback enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Willie Thrower of the Chicago Bears, in 1953, holds the distinction as the first ...