1820—The first organized emigration of Blacks from the U.S. back to Africa occurs. Eighty-six free Blacks leave New York Harbor on a ship named the “Mayflower of Liberia.” The group lands on the West ...

Tennis star Arthur Ashe achieved many firsts as a Black athlete. In the months leading up to his death, he thrust AIDS ...

The NFL Player Coalition and STEM NOLA to educate over a thousand students with hands-on experience in science and technology.

Botic van de Zandschulp didn't go that far from defeating Carlos Alcaraz. The Dutch player had already shocked the whole ...

A mural celebrating tennis champion, social activist and Richmond native Arthur Ashe was unveiled Tuesday night at the ...

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is hosting its annual CANstruction Build Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Virginia ...

Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins opens up about breaking barriers, building Black excellence, and why his vision for change goes far beyond wins and losses.

Friday January 31, 2025 Did you know that only three players have won ATP titles by winning each of their matches from a set ...

EXCLUSIVE: Focus Features, Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment and Mario Kassar Productions are nearing a deal to ...

The extra day puts the U.S. Open in line with the Australian Open, which switched its start from Monday to Sunday a year ago, ...

The 2025 US Open main draw will feature a Sunday start for the first time. Photo credit: Garrett Ellwood/USTA/US Open ...

NEW YORK - The U.S. Open will expand its main draw to 15 days, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Wednesday, ...