Juneteenth
Sports
The case to abolish the NBA draft
A draftless league would give young players something they’ve sorely missed: Freedom of choice
Sports
Juneteenth, the Black athlete and the pursuit of freedom
The holiday should be a reminder to keep the same energy when we salute and scrutinize, and beyond that, to organize
Sports
Fifty years later, Curt Flood’s sacrifice should still be celebrated
Supreme Court’s rejection of Flood’s challenge to MLB’s reserve clause on June 19, 1972, coincides with the Juneteenth observance
Sports
The poet who starred at the College World Series
Yorri Berry delivered a powerful message on Juneteenth to fans in Omaha
Culture
The Harlem Cultural Festival footage is getting wider recognition in the new ‘Summer of Soul’ documentary
Questlove premiered his documentary in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park, where the festival was held in 1969
Why we celebrate
The importance of Juneteenth
Something different, something more
MLS plans to recognize Juneteenth, the league’s relationship with the Black Players Coalition and a look at new jerseys
Culture
The ugly truth at the center of Juneteenth
Texas slave owners profited from their enslaved people not finding out the truth
Sports
MLS and Black Players for Change collaborate on Juneteenth efforts
Indianapolis visual artist designed the education-inspired campaign