ONYX: Celebrating Black Women In Sports
Two-Time Olympian Hopes to Make Fencing More Accessible Through Fencing in the Park
A few years ago, Nzingha Prescod was training to qualify for her third Olympic games. But this summer, instead of competing in Tokyo, she’ll be teaching the sport to children in and around Brooklyn through her program Fencing in the Park. The post Two-Time Olympian Hopes to Make Fencing More Accessible Through Fencing in the Park appeared first on GoodSport.
A Star In Stripes: Football Official Desiree Abrams Is Breaking Into The NFL’s Boys’ Club
Desiree Abrams is rising through the ranks in football officiating, and is showing other women and girls that it's possible to be involved with all aspects of football. The post A Star In Stripes: Football Official Desiree Abrams Is Breaking Into The NFL’s Boys’ Club appeared first on GoodSport.
New York Liberty Rookie And Former UCLA Basketball Star Helps Build A Platform For Positive Change
Before being drafted No. 6 overall by the New York Liberty in the 2021 WNBA Draft, Michaela Onyenwere and her teammates at UCLA set out to make an impact around racial justice by creating the "More Than a D.R.E.A.M" campaign last year. The post New York Liberty Rookie And Former UCLA Basketball Star Helps Build A Platform For Positive Change appeared first on GoodSport.
ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Shasta Averyhardt
Shasta Averyhardt discusses her love for golf, being a Black woman in a historically white-dominated sport, and more in this edition of ONYX. The post ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Shasta Averyhardt appeared first on GoodSport.
International Star Wide Receiver Is Proving Football Isn’t Just For The Boys
Adrienne Smith was always destined to play football. Today, one of the most decorated female football players is breaking down barriers for the next generation of girls in the game. The post International Star Wide Receiver Is Proving Football Isn’t Just For The Boys appeared first on GoodSport.
Celebrating Black Women In Golf: World Long Drive Champion Knows The Role She Plays In Golf
Alexis Belton is one of the best long drivers in the world, but it wasn't until she participated in the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship that she realized she could make it in a sport that's not known for its diversity. The post Celebrating Black Women In Golf: World Long Drive Champion Knows The Role She Plays In Golf appeared first on GoodSport.
Golf Pioneer Continues To Blaze The Trail Her Father Built
Renee Powell's legacy began with a phenomenal amateur and professional golf career, but it carries on with her dedication to equality and access for all in the sport. The post Golf Pioneer Continues To Blaze The Trail Her Father Built appeared first on GoodSport.
Harvard’s Women’s Tennis Coach Understands The Societal Impact Of Role Models
Following in the footsteps of her legendary mother, Traci Green inspires a new generation of players. The post Harvard’s Women’s Tennis Coach Understands The Societal Impact Of Role Models appeared first on GoodSport.
Meet The WNBA’s Newest Media Star
At nine years old, Pepper Persley has taken the 2020 WNBA season by storm, shining a bright spot on an unconventional season. The post Meet The WNBA’s Newest Media Star appeared first on GoodSport.
ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Diahann Billings-Burford
Diahann Billings-Burford is working to improve race relations while inspiring leaders in sports to produce positive change and achieve social justice. The post ONYX Presents: A Conversation With Diahann Billings-Burford appeared first on GoodSport.
University Of Wisconsin Senior Ready To Tackle The Sports Industry
University of Wisconsin senior Samaria Bruce is poised to make a splash in professional sports following her graduation in May. The post University Of Wisconsin Senior Ready To Tackle The Sports Industry appeared first on GoodSport.
This PGA Member Has Dedicated Her Career To The Next Generation Of Black Women In Golf
Jasmin Cunningham is just the eighth African-American woman ever to receive PGA membership. Learn more about her journey in golf in this new feature from PGA of America. The post This PGA Member Has Dedicated Her Career To The Next Generation Of Black Women In Golf appeared first on GoodSport.
Celebrating Black Women In Golf: Tiana Jones Is Helping Mold The Future Of The Game
Tiana Jones first picked up a golf club at age 3, and since then her passion has grown exponentially. Jones is just the 7th African-American female PGA member and continues to strive for greater diversity in golf. The post Celebrating Black Women In Golf: Tiana Jones Is Helping Mold The Future Of The Game appeared first on GoodSport.
A Conversation With Swin Cash
Swin Cash, an NCAA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA champion, now works as the VP of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. She discusses all that and more in this edition of ONYX. The post A Conversation With Swin Cash appeared first on GoodSport.
The Evolution Of A Rugby Star
Phaidra Knight became a rugby legend because of her fierce and physical style ofplay. The hall-of-famer now uses her celebrity to help make a difference in the lives of others. The post The Evolution Of A Rugby Star appeared first on GoodSport.
Passionate NHL Fans Find Community In Black Girl Hockey Club
An NHL experience inspired Renee Hess to create the Black Girl Hockey Club. The community focuses on making hockey more inclusive for Black female fans and allies. The post Passionate NHL Fans Find Community In Black Girl Hockey Club appeared first on GoodSport.
Black Women In Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker And 20 Years Of Midnight Golf
In 20 years of Midnight Golf, founder and president Renee Fluker has impacted more than 3,500 high school students in Detroit. Learn more about her journey and the program's roots in a feature by PGA. The post Black Women In Golf: Celebrating Renee Fluker And 20 Years Of Midnight Golf appeared first on GoodSport.
Basketball Trailblazer Finds A New Home In NBA
Lindsey Harding is paving a path in the NBA for other women to follow. The post Basketball Trailblazer Finds A New Home In NBA appeared first on GoodSport.
Gwen Berry’s Protest At Pan-Am Games Was A Worthwhile Risk
Despite knowing her actions would cause negative consequences with the IOC, Gwen Berry raised her fist to protest racial injustice at the 2019 Pan-Am games. The post Gwen Berry’s Protest At Pan-Am Games Was A Worthwhile Risk appeared first on GoodSport.
Women’s National Football Conference Is About More Than Just Football
Odessa Jenkins wants people to know that women play tackle football, too. The Women's National Football Conference is showcasing what these women can do. The post Women’s National Football Conference Is About More Than Just Football appeared first on GoodSport.
Former College Rower Moves Upstream In Sports Industry
Gianina Thompson uses her drive and perseverance to land big jobs in the sports industry. The post Former College Rower Moves Upstream In Sports Industry appeared first on GoodSport.
The First Superstar Of Women’s Hockey Is Guiding Light For Others
Angela James was the first superstar of her sport, earning the nickname, "The Wayne Gretzky of women's hockey." The post The First Superstar Of Women’s Hockey Is Guiding Light For Others appeared first on GoodSport.
Nicole Lynn Powers Her Way To Success As A Top NFL Agent
Nicole Lynn makes her mark in the world of professional sports agents. The post Nicole Lynn Powers Her Way To Success As A Top NFL Agent appeared first on GoodSport.
Meet The SEC’s First Black Athletic Director
Candice Storey Lee waited patiently to make history at Vanderbilt University as the first black athletic director in the SEC. The post Meet The SEC’s First Black Athletic Director appeared first on GoodSport.