Famous Black athletes span all sports, ... Jackie Robinson made history when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first Black man to play in the MLB’s modern era.

Modern African American athletes continue to redefine the limits of human potential, setting new standards in sports: Basketball icon LeBron James has transcended the game with his versatility and ...

It's a danger Black athletes have always faced, ... NFL since kneeling during the national anthem during the 2016 season, and became one of the most polarizing figures in modern sports.

Modern athletes navigate complex terrain where their statements, actions, and even silences undergo intense scrutiny. Professional sports leagues have similarly evolved in their approaches to ...

Black Business Month: As part of the Root's power series, we look at how current and former Black athletes pay forward through philanthropy and business skills.

Famous Black athletes span all sports, ... Jackie Robinson made history when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first Black man to play in the MLB’s modern era.

FILE - A Black Lives Matter sign is displayed on the court as Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James prepares to face the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Aug. 10 ...

Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose […] Top 10 famous Black athletes in history ...

Black athletes who speak out for political or social change have often paid a price for their actions. “One of the most definitive characteristics of pursuit of social justice, particularly by ...