Court Queens by Jordan Robinson and Emma Baccellieri celebrates more than 130 years of women’s basketball history with Black women prominently featured throughout.
Black women in sports
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Olympic skater’s backflip shows who’s allowed to push boundaries
Surya Bonaly backflip legacy resurfaces after Ilia Malinin’s Olympic performance, renewing debate about race, recognition and rule changes in figure skating.
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Adjusting to a faster game
Emmamuella Sennowo St. Olaf basketball journey reflects her adjustment to a faster MIAC pace and a new offensive role as a first-year forward.
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Coaches often struggle with work-life balance
Black women coaches mental health challenges were highlighted at the Black Student Athlete Summit, where panelists discussed stress, self-care and leadership in college athletics.
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ISU’s Tidy Pickett First African American Woman to Compete in Olympics
Tidye Pickett became the first African-American woman to compete in the Olympics, breaking barriers at the 1936 Berlin Games.
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Reeve on women coaches, racial allyship and advocacy
Cheryl Reeve calls the absence of Black female head coaches in the WNBA a major concern. In a recent St. Thomas conversation, she spoke about women coaches, racial allyship, and the Lynx history of advocacy.
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New Lynx guard brings ‘unwavering faith’ to the game
DiJonai Carrington, a new guard for the Minnesota Lynx, brings toughness, energy, and unwavering faith to Minnesota’s playoff push.
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Angel Reese reclaims viral moment with ‘Mebounds’ merch launch
WNBA star Angel Reese turns internet trolling into a power move with Mebounds, a new merch line benefitting her foundation and promoting empowerment.
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Hall of Fame inductees: ‘Greatness is never a solo performance’
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (WBHOF) Class of 2025 didn’t disappoint the packed Tennessee Theatre of family, coaches, teammates, media and others on Father’s Day eve, a Saturday night.
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Hoopster Hall of Fame inducts three more Black women
WNBA greats Sylvia Fowles, Alana Beard, and Cappie Pondexter entered the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame on June 8, 2025. MSR was the only Minnesota media present, continuing its leadership in women’s sports coverage.
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Anti-DEI push has ‘struck fear’ among college officials
At the 2025 Black Student Athlete Summit, Dr. AJ Keaton spoke on NIL and identity — warning that anti-DEI backlash is shrinking school support for Black athletes.
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Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inducts three Black players
Sylvia Fowles headlines the 2025 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame class, joining Alana Beard and Cappie Pondexter in celebrating their legacy and impact on the game.
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Pioneering broadcaster shows young Black women what’s possible
Black females historically have been underrepresented in sports broadcasting. But Cindy Brunson as a youngster found a Black woman who would serve as an inspiration for her to eventually go into broadcasting herself.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Crystal Flint: Champion for Girls’ Basketball and Community Empowerment
Crystal Flint, Minnesota basketball legend and community leader, reflects on her playing, coaching, and mentoring journey—from NCAA success to empowering youth in the Twin Cities.
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Minnesota Lynx Superstars Napheesa Collier & Kayla McBride Lead the Unrivaled League
Napheesa Collier and Kayla McBride, two standout players for the Minnesota Lynx, have scored over 100 points in the first two weeks of the Unrivaled League, setting a high bar for the rest of the season.
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Tucker Center’s all-sistahs panel talks sports and rage
‘Black Women in Sport: Voices of Resistance & Athlete Activism,’ recorded October 19, was the Center’s first-ever virtual event because of the continued coronavirus.