Olympic Games

Jordan Chiles is Bringing Black Girl Magic to the Paris Olympics

After winning a silver medal in 2020, the energetic phenom is aiming to win her first gold medal.
07/22/2024

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Talks Her New Book ‘Far Beyond Gold Running From Fear To Faith

In her memoir, the Olympic gold medalist explores her journey and all the obstacles she had to overcome to become one of the greatest track and field athletes ever.
02/23/2024

Winter Olympics 2022: Schedule, Live Stream Info, When and Where

Everything you need to know to catch the 2022 Winter Olympic Games from Beijing, China this February
01/25/2022

The 2020 Summer Olympics: 5 Ways To Use Your Activism To Support Black Athletes

Color of Change provides a plan to stand up from afar.
07/23/2021

This Nigerian Women’s Bobsled Team Just Made Winter Olympics History!

These three women have qualified for the 2018 Games.
11/17/2017
Three Black Women Make History at NCAA Swimming Competition - Simone Manuel (pictured above), Lia Neal and Natalie Hinds made history when they placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the women's NCAA swimming championships. Manuel and Neal attend Stanford University, and Hinds is a student at the University of Florida. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Team USA Swimmer Simone Manuel Scores Historic Gold Medal at Olympics

She's the first Black woman to win the 100 meter freestyle.
08/12/2016

The Problem With Criticizing Gabby Douglas’s Hair

People only want to talk about the Olympians ponytail.
08/10/2016

Find Out Why Usain Bolt Is Considering Putting Off Retirement

He may not be hanging up his cleats quite yet.
07/24/2016

Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty of Culpable Homicide

Former Olympian now awaits his sentencing October 13.
09/12/2014

This Day in Black History: Aug. 10, 1984

Carl Lewis earned Olympic gold four times.
08/10/2014

This Day in Black History: Aug. 7, 1948

Alice Coachman is first Black woman to win an Olympic gold.
08/07/2014