Black IssuesSportsA Stroke of Academic and Athletic Success – James GreerA Stroke of Academic and Athletic Success – James GreerI t came as a pleasant surprise to pediatricians Morrell and Electra Greer that their son, James, had decided to follow in his parents’ footsteps by attending Howard University, the school at which the couple met while attending medical school. “We didn’t push him to choose […]April 26, 2000SportsOn the Right Track – Christiana NwoforOn the Right Track – Christiana Nwofor Years of training and competition typically prepare a young athlete for college-level sports. Rarely does the athlete who takes up a new sport in college become almost immediately competitive.Oberlin College senior Christiana Nwofor can count herself among that rare breed of athlete whose talent, dedication and intelligence has […]April 26, 2000Sports2000 Sports/Scholar Awardees2000 Sports/Scholar AwardeesOn top of their gameAn appreciation for education has long been a hallmark of the African American community. Likewise, we tend to share an appreciation for athleticism. So it should not be surprising that when athletic prowess teams with academic acumen, you find a combination for success that has opened many doors for […]April 26, 2000SportsBasketball Jones & The Education GameBasketball Jones & The Education Game Editor’s Note: The following poem is excerpted from Dick Barnett’s book Without Rhyme or Reason. The brother turned the corner and got to the air, his extension was breathtaking as he slammed with a flair. The crowd was on its feet cheering his every move, his jumper was dropping long and […]April 26, 2000SportsA Full Life, On and Off the CourtA Full Life, On and Off the Court Alcorn State’s basketball coach travels an interesting route to 500 winsJACKSON, Miss. — If the story of Davey Whitney’s life is ever written, the fact that he reached 500 victories as a college basketball coach at Alcorn State University here might not make the first chapter.Head coach Whitney […]April 26, 2000SportsThe Fumble of A LifetimeThe Fumble of A LifetimeFormer sports- scholar’s troubles turn a spotlight on the higher education community and whether officials should be doing more to groom their athletes for life off the fieldBOULDER, Colo. — In 1992, Rae Carruth was given a football scholarship by officials here at the University of Colorado at Boulder. It was […]April 26, 2000HomeDrummersDrummersCollege marching bands appear to be failing the diversity challenge.It is impossible to imagine attending a major college football or basketball competition these days without the attendant soundtrack provided by campus marching bands. Serving up stadium favorites like “We Are The Champions,” “We Will Rock You,” and the “Theme from ‘Rocky,’” these student musicians provide […]April 26, 2000StudentsWhen it comes to coping with the stresses of being a scholar-athlete, many kids are finding that MattersWhen it comes to coping with the stresses of being a scholar-athlete, many kids are finding that MattersHi, Mom!Not too long ago, the image of a Black athlete smiling broadly into a camera’s lens waving hello to mom was a common occurrence. Likewise, many a parent’s dream of a new home was realized when their […]April 26, 2000SportsSuperior Motives for GivingSuperior Motives for GivingPrestige may not be the only reason so many athletes are practicing philanthropy these days.“There is a spiritual sense that is innate in folks and when it comes out it sort of moves you in the right way,” says Dr. J. Keith Motley, dean of student services at Northeastern University. “You know […]April 26, 2000StudentsThe Benefits of Perpetuity GiftsThe Benefits of Perpetuity GiftsA popular way for some athletes to achieve perpetuity in their philanthropy is through the establishment of foundations.Kevin Lockett, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, organized the Lockett-Up Foundation to fund programs focusing on youth development, basic reading skills and community service in his hometown of Tulsa, Okla., as […]April 26, 2000Previous PagePage 384 of 431Next Page
