Celebrate Black History Month

This is a look back at many significant firsts, highlights, and noteworthy moments accomplished by Black athletes across the sporting spectrum, as well as the conditions that secured their significance.

An article highlighting the history of racial politics in sports.

Profiling legendary heavyweight-boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The filmmakers utilize audio recordings made by Ali over the years, and talk to a number of people who offer insight into his personality, as well as his cultural and historical importance.

Told through the personal experience of notable Negro League umpire Bob Motley, the pic explores Black baseball as a stage for some of the world's best athletes, an economic and social pillar of Black communities, and the unintended consequences of MLB integration. The rise and fall of the Negro Leagues follows the arc of race history in the United States.

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew inspiration from the actions of Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics when he kneeled during the national anthem. The rise of celebrity culture created an era of avoidance. Jelani Cobb reflects on the meaning and profit of dissent.