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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 19 July 2024

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She’s emerged victorious!

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Written by BOTWC

Published: 17 July 2024

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Bethann Hardison is a pioneering fashion model who broke barriers in the 1960s as one of few Black runway models to reach the highest heights of the industry. Feeling the need to shed a little light on how she makes it all work eight decades later, Hardison sat down with PEOPLE to share her 7 tips for aging gracefully. 

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 11 July 2024

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Biniam Girmay is a 24-year-old bicyclist from Eritrea, NBC News reports. No stranger to history-making, Girmay was thrust into the spotlight two years ago after becoming the first Black rider to win in a Grand Tour, the term for the three major three-week races: the Giro, the Tour, and the Spanish Vuelta.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 03 July 2024

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The poster child for Black excellence.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 27 June 2024

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Glenn Burke, a former outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the first openly gay MLB player, is credited with inventing the high five during a game against the Houston Astros in 1977.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 26 June 2024

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Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100-meter final at the Olympic trials this weekend, securing her spot on the US Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics—her first time competing in the Games.

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 20 June 2024

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We love to see Keith Lee making moves!

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Written by Veracity Savant

Published: 19 June 2024

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A real-life princess story!

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Written by BOTWC Staff

Published: 31 May 2024

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This young artist is capturing hearts and imaginations around the world.

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Written by JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer

Published: 30 May 2024

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene calls the move “long overdue.” Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen says he is doing some “deep diving” into some Negro Leagues players that he hadn't heard of before.