Denver WBB Coach Doshia Woods is making a positive impact on her players and the community, while also paving the way for future generations of Black coaches in the sport.
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Blacklight On Sports – Charles Hallman & Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald with Brett Buckner
This week, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sit down with Brett Buckner, a proud third-generation North Minneapolis resident and 1990 graduate of North High. 🏀 From his days as a student-athlete to his impactful work in community and economic development, Brett has never stopped championing equity and progress. As the Managing Director […]
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UST Tommies swept Big Sky-Summit Challenge
St. Thomas defeated Montana 88-81 in a Big Sky-Summit Challenge game, with Johnny Tauer and Nolan Minessale scoring career highs for the Tommies, while Malik Moore led all scorers with 30 points for the Grizzlies.
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Experienced assistant coaches strengthen Tommies
Tiana Jones and Kenneth Lowe are assistant coaches for the St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, and are committed to helping their players reach their full potential both on and off the court.
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‘Blacklight On Sports’ featuring Dr. John Baker
Join hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald as they welcome Dr. John Baker to this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports! Dr. Baker, a Minneapolis North High School alumnus and former basketball standout, has dedicated 26 years to North Minneapolis Public Schools, serving as an educator and community leader. With a doctorate in […]
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New Gophers ready to show Minnesota what they can do
Lu’Cye Patterson, Femi Odukale, and Frank Mitchell are three of eleven newcomers on the Minnesota men’s basketball team, bringing a wealth of experience and physicality to the team.
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A case of hometown nerves
Wisconsin sophomore and St. Paul native Ronnie Porter had a solid all-around floor game on her first homecoming.
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Black women caught where sexism and racism intersect
Black women too often are both misunderstood and marginalized compared to their White counterparts. Dr. Nefertiti Walker calls this ‘intersectionality.’
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Privilege distorts and damages truth!
Privileged people who care about no one but themselves cause trouble for all the rest of us.
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College athletes stripped of value during peak years
The players’ health and safety has been largely overshadowed by loud wailing over the financial hit big-time schools will take.
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College players demand a say in sport deliberations
Reportedly over 100 football players tested positive for COVID since June 1 after they were allowed to return to campus for voluntary workouts.
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Twins logo ripe for more racially sensitive update
‘I simply wanted a respectful and subtle, yet very significant update to this logo that honors and reflects the team, the fans and players of different backgrounds’
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NFL hiring needle still stuck on White
Racial hiring and ‘occupational mobility’ always have been challenging for the National Football League.
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Sports moves ahead amidst great uncertainty
Many sports fans are roaring to proceed with games, but do we really need such distractions at this time?
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America is finally coming to grips!
America’s social shift or social reality awakening happened when Americans had no entertainment distractions.
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Sports world slow to address players’ mental health
Royce White still hasn’t gotten full credit for pushing the NBA to recognize the importance of its players’ mental health and wellness.
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Fear has helped keep games away
Sport’s is a multi-billion dollar industry, and sports with no fans in attendance? It’s never happened before
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Coronavirus pain spreads across the sports world
The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on all sports, including university sports revenue across the country.