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by Jean McGianni Celestin onDecember 31, 2012
ESPN's now-suspended analyst dissed RGIII's blackness. This writer says those remarks have merit.
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by Lawrence D. Bobo onDecember 30, 2012
From Obama's debates to a Spike Lee joint, these achievements made this year memorable.
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August 10, 2012
Usain Bolt to "close the show" with the 4x100. Claressa Shields wins United States' first-ever boxing gold.
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by David J. Leonard onAugust 7, 2012
At the Huffington Post, David J. Leonard argues that the answer to "Why are so many sports so white?" has everything to do with institutionalized racism and inequality.
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by Kirsten West Savali onAugust 7, 2012
In a piece for NewsOne, Kirsten West Savali challenges those who claim that it's "living in the past" to recognize black achievement at the Olympics or elsewhere.
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by Genetta M. Adams onJuly 19, 2012
From Tyson Gay to Gabby Douglas, here are stars to watch in track, swimming, gymnastics and more.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onJune 21, 2012
Warning: Unless your name is Floyd, you're going to question your career choice after reading this.
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June 5, 2012
Journal-isms: It was a rough couple of days for the president.
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by Deron Snyder onMay 30, 2012
Loose Ball: A favorite to win the French Open, Williams suffered an unprecedented loss instead.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onApril 20, 2012
This ESPN Films documentary examines the harsh economic reality that many retired athletes face.
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