Mike Brown is excited for the present and future of Black coaches in the NBA
The Golden State Warriors assistant and future Sacramento Kings coach had a wild week, buoyed by the support of the league’s Black coaches

It’s time to call white supremacy by its name
In the wake of the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, it’s time to find the courage to speak the truth

DJ Screw, the godfather of Houston’s slowed-down sound, gets the book treatment
New biography showcases the history of the ‘chopped and screwed’ genre and the influence of syrup

‘It can’t fail’ – Inside the NBA’s plan to find the next Giannis in Nigeria


Biden labels Buffalo shooting ‘domestic terrorism’ after visiting scene
The Undefeated
Chris Paul after Suns’ Game 7 collapse against Mavericks: ‘It’s tough’
Phoenix point guard said he deserved the blame for the stinging defeat and not Suns coach Monty Williams

For HBCU grads, elaborate fashions and photoshoots are par for the culture
From a python to sneakers, today’s graduation picutres are capturing style, personality and dollars

I faced my share of challenges, but the HBCU experience owes me nothing
Transitioning from Florida A&M to North Carolina A&T, this Rhoden Fellow witnessed the highs and lows of attending a historically Black college
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The hilarious ‘A Strange Loop’ creates space for big, queer Black bodies
Playwright and composer Michael R. Jackson marries the Black church and Stephen Sondheim – and it works

‘They Call Me Magic’ adds necessary context to ‘Winning Time’… and vice versa
Two new series about the Los Angeles Lakers point guard balance each other out

‘Another Act’: Anthony Anderson has ‘always been comfortable in the skin that I’m in’
The actor talks managing Type 2 diabetes, his Howard University graduation and what happens after ‘black-ish’

Monty Williams is thankful for the hardships and triumphs of his NBA journey
The 2022 NBA Coach of the Year reflects on his faith, the death of his wife in 2016, returning to coaching and what it would mean to win an NBA championship

The night a veiled threat encouraged a white mob to leave a Black church alone
In new book, a pioneering civil rights organizer recalls his days in the movement

Delaware State explores ‘options’ after women’s lacrosse team bus is stopped and searched in Georgia
Hornets coach Pamella Jenkins recalls: ‘In that moment I felt angry and helpless’

Jackson State’s Travis Hunter and Deion Sanders bonded over a mutual interest
The five-star recruit is more than just a football player — he also loves to fish. It’s an interest he shares with his new head coach.

‘My love for my son is underestimated’: Why Tee Morant is out front for his son, Ja Morant
As the Grizzlies All-Star’s fame has risen, his father has become a courtside celebrity. But he says it’s not for attention.

At Hampton, I found a home away from home and a true sense of brotherhood
‘In choosing Hampton, I truly believe that I have gotten an education for life’

Finally, Bobby Portis is at peace in his NBA career
After a turbulent start as a professional, from struggles with losing to suspension for fighting, the Bucks forward is having fun in Milwaukee
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‘A Strange Loop’ leads with 11 Tony nominations as Broadway comes back from a plague
Directors Camille A. Brown and Lileana Blain-Cruz are nominees for best direction, an overlooked category for Black women

‘We’re not done yet’: How Cynthia Marshall has helped transform the Mavericks
The first Black female CEO of an NBA franchise talks about Dallas’ organizational diversity and inspiring people of color and women through her role

‘The sky is the limit for him’: Jonathan Kuminga is learning fast as a Warriors rookie
From the G League Ignite to playoff intensity, the teenager has impressed many with his work ethic and athleticism, but is still growing into being a professional

How Hampton University opened my eyes to the HBCU lifestyle
A Rhoden Fellow from the 2022 class shares her experiences of attending an HBCU: ‘I wouldn’t trade any moment I’ve had’