Black Women in Sports

I’m a volleyball dad now, and I’m all in

Published by Panama Jackson

Title IX: Strides for women of color in sports lag under law

Published by Associated Press

Cari Champion Sports Illustrated thegrio.com

Black athletes and celebs weigh in on representation at the Sports Illustrated Awards

Published by Tatianna Mott

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Paige Bueckers honors Black women during ESPYs acceptance speech

University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers took home the hardware for best college athlete in women’s sports at the

TheGrio Staff / July 11, 2021

Featured Sports

Black girl magic abounded at the 2021 ESPYs

The year’s best athletes and moments were celebrated Saturday at the 2021 ESPYs, with Black women front and center. Tennis

TheGrio Staff / July 11, 2021

2021 Australian Open: Day 11

Featured Sports

Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka appear in Nike ad celebrating Black female athletes

Nike is showing love to Black women in new campaign. The retail giant launched its ‘We Play Real,’ campaign on

Keydra Manns / March 8, 2021

Serena Williams thegrio.com AP

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Umpires threaten to boycott Serena Williams after US Open outburst

Serena Williams called umpire Carlos Ramos a “thief” and a “liar” during her US Open final defeat by Naomi Osaka

Kia Morgan Smith / September 12, 2018

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Health Living

Black Girls Run! encourages African-American women to try distance running

The Black Girls RUN! Facebook page has over 70,000 "likes," and the Twitter feed has almost 17,000 followers.

Dr. Tyeese L. Gaines / June 4, 2013