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Section: Sports
Sports
The Minority Coach Roundup Week 6
This weekend was a tough one for minority head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Out of the 14 coaches that had games only two won. In the game of the week (week 6) Derek Mason and Vanderbilt lost to the 2nd ranked University of Georgia. The game of week this week (week 7) […]
October 13, 2018
Sports
Feminism, Womanism and Election 2018
As we stand a month away from the midterm elections, we do so as a record number of women of color are running for office. Congressional candidates like Rashida Tliab of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, and Jahana Hayes of Connecticut. New Mexico’s Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids of Kansas are poised to become the first American Indian women ever elected to Congress. Their entry would come over 190 years after Hiram Revels of the Lumbee tribe was elected as the first African -American and first American Indian to enter the legislature.
October 12, 2018
Sports
Study: Diversity Still Lacking at FBS Institutions
University presidents, conference commissioners and athletics and campus leaders in Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions are still mainly comprised by White men, according to a report by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
October 3, 2018
Sports
Study Reveals Bias against Female Basketball Players at HBCUs
A new study by a Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) professor indicates that women’s basketball teams at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are penalized at higher rates than teams from other institution types, suggesting that long-standing assumptions of racial bias in college athletics could be true.
October 2, 2018
Sports
The Minority Coach Roundup Week 5
This weekend was another exciting one for 13 of the 18 minority head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
October 2, 2018
Sports
The Minority Coach Roundup
This weekend was full of action packed games for the 18 minority head coaches in the Football  Bowl Subdivision(FBS). In the game of the week David Shaw and Stanford got an overtime win over then 20th ranked Oregon on the road in Eugene. James Franklin and Penn State beat Illinois to remain undefeated. And Brigham […]
September 24, 2018
Sports
Family of Late UMD Football Player File Possible Lawsuit Notice
Parents of the late University of Maryland (UMD) football athlete Jordan McNair, who collapsed during a May preseason practice and died of heatstroke two weeks later, have sent a notice to Maryland officials, saying they might sue. After McNair collapsed, Maryland’s athletic training staff didn’t monitor his temperature or overall health through a popular cold-water […]
September 13, 2018
Sports
College of Ozark Drops Nike, Amid New Ad Campaign
Shortly after Nike’s new ad campaign with Colin Kaepernick began airing, the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, decided to drop the clothing-line as its athletic apparel sponsor. “In their new ad campaign, we believe Nike executives are promoting an attitude of division and disrespect toward America,” C of O president Jerry C. […]
September 7, 2018
Sports
Experts: Players and Coaches Face Dramatically Different Judgments
The three-game suspension of Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has not only drawn criticism for being inadequate given the circumstances, but has cast a spotlight on the disparate punishments assessed players and coaches.
August 27, 2018
Sports
NBA Icon Isiah Thomas Inspires Others to Support HBCUs
Isiah Thomas, a two-time NBA champion, is encouraging community members to support historically Black colleges and universities through a new partnership with Florida Memorial University (FMU) in Miami Gardens.
August 24, 2018
Sports
Urban Meyer Suspended For First Three Games
On Wednesday, The Ohio State University announced that after a two-week investigation, it has suspended head football coach Urban Meyer for the first three games of the upcoming season, according to ESPN. The investigation arose after allegations were made that Meyer ignored domestic assault charges against former Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith. University investigators […]
August 23, 2018
Sports
Buckeyes Tap Acting Head Coach as Meyer Faces Probe
Ohio State University has appointed offensive coordinator Ryan Day to serve as acting coach during an investigation that has sidelined head football coach Urban Meyer, according to The Columbus Dispatch. The school placed Meyer on paid administrative leave Wednesday amid allegations that he was silent about alleged spousal abuse involving former assistant coach Zach Smith. […]
August 2, 2018
Sports
LeBron Adds to Education Support, Opens Public School
LeBron James, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has opened a public elementary school named I Promise School. The school is a partnership between the Akron, Ohio Public School system and the LeBron James Family Foundation, Sports Illustrated reported. James has a history of supporting education initiatives across the country and providing scholarships to […]
July 31, 2018
Sports
DACA Student Gets MBA, Eyes Entrepreneurship
Despite the obstacles Jorge Mendez Barcelo faced as an immigrant from Mexico, who arrived in the United States in 2007 at the age of 15, he was able to earn his master’s degree in business administration and establish his own business.
July 12, 2018
Sports
Black Students, College Choice and HBCUs: Enrolling the Next Generation
In 2017, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) saw an increase in freshman student enrollment and substantial increases in enrollment for a small number of HBCUs, including North Carolina A & T State University, Kentucky State University and Spelman College.
June 27, 2018
Sports
Washington State Football Player Had Brain Damage at Suicide
PULLMAN, Wash. – The family of the Washington State football player who died of suicide in January said the 21-year-old quarterback had extensive brain damage that’s been linked to concussions from playing the sport. Tyler Hilinski was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound and a suicide note on Jan. 16. Mark and […]
June 27, 2018
Sports
New Maryland Athletic Director Finds Redemption
Damon Evans was officially named the full-time athletic director at the University of Maryland after serving as the interim since October 2017, when his predecessor Kevin Anderson announced he was taking a six-month sabbatical before ultimately leaving the school altogether.
June 26, 2018
Sports
Doctor Accused of Abuse at Ohio State Potentially Linked to Other Universities
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A now-dead doctor accused of sexual misconduct by former student athletes at Ohio State University said he acted as a team physician at other universities, most of which won’t say if they are reviewing those connections or whether any concerns were raised about him. Ohio State employment records reviewed by The Associated […]
June 21, 2018
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