Recruiting While Black Archives - Andscape

Bishop McNamara head coach, Ron James yells for his team to get back on defense while playing Duncanville High School at the AMS Capital Invitational at Sidewell Friends High School on December 7, 2023, in Northwest Washington, DC

The coach of the top high school girls’ basketball team gets real about recruiting

Bishop McNamara coach Ron James says college coaches must have upfront conversations in order to appeal to Black female recruits and their parents

By Lonnae O'Neal

2 months ago Culture

When it comes to college football recruiting, Black mothers might just determine the future of the sport

Concerns about the “holistic lives” of their Black sons includes safety both on and off the field

By Lonnae O'Neal

5 months ago Culture

Alonza Barnett III #14 celebrates with Tanner Morris #58 of the James Madison Dukes after throwing for a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels

The high stakes of NIL adds promise, peril and chaos to college recruiting

Black Athletes chasing Name, Image, and Likeness deals have to get much more nimble in this new state of play

By Lonnae O'Neal

6 months ago Culture

‘Revolt of the Black Athlete’ author Dr. Harry Edwards says a new equality movement is coming to sports and the nation

The towering intellectual and activist says Black college athletes must read up, build coalitions, and organize to meet this moment

By Lonnae O'Neal

8 months ago Culture