“Why I Needed to Resign in Protest” - Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Reveals How His Conversation With Father-In-Law, Richard, Motivated Him to Step Down From Reddit

Wakanda News Details

“Why I Needed to Resign in Protest” - Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Reveals How His Conversation With Father-In-Law, Richard, Motivated Him to Step Down From Reddit

… the horrifying experiences of African-Americans under the Jim Crow … affected a plethora of African Americans.

DIVE DEEPER

VIDEO: … position with an eligible African-American person. Ohanian went … the welfare of the African-American community. During his …

Source: EssentiallySports | The Fan's Perspective

You may also like

'Y'all Deserve the World': Ciara and Russell Wilson Celebrate Future Zahir's Sixth Birthday with Quarantine-Friendly Bash

Ciara and Nayvadius “Future” Wilburn‘s son, Future Zahir Wilburn, may have ushered in his sixth birthday in the midst of a global pandemic, but his mom and stepdad Russell Wilson weren’t going to let that be a reason not to

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Uganda: Non-Contact Sports Could Resume Soon, but Under Strict Conditions

On Wednesday, golf clubs Entebbe and Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo announced they would be officially opening up to their members for activity with guidance from Uganda Golf Union (UGU) who have made consultations with

fave

Source: allAfrica.com

Tiger Woods is an American golfer and one of the most successful and highly paid golfers of all time with a record streak of 264 weeks as the highest ranked player. He was born Eldrick Tont Woods on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California to Earl and Kultida Woods and nicknamed

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Dec

30

1975

Venus Williams On Quarantine, Her New Beauty Venture And The SPF That Won’t Make You Look Ashy

Time at home has allowed Williams to get organized and indulge in her self-care products, which include a relaxing body oil infused with rose petals, a fancy skin toning device that was given to her by a friend, and a mineral sunscreen that won’t make her look

fave

Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence

Michael Jordan leads Chicago to 1st NBA Title

Michael Jordan lead Chicago Bulls in win over L.A. Lakers in five games to capture his first NBA Championship.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jun

12

1991

Bobby Brown - Every Little Step

This feature is not available right now. Please try again

fave

Source: Unpublished Black History

'A Handsome King': Ciara's Shots of Son Future's Fresh Cut Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new

fave

Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information

Strong finish for ESPN’s Jordan doc, ‘The Last Dance’

The last two episodes of the 10-part Michael Jordan documentary, strung out over the last five Sunday nights, averaged 5.9 million viewers, the Nielsen company

fave

Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand Make $100 Million Pledge to Social Justice Orgs

The NBA legend and the Jordan Brand released a joint statement explaining their commitment to helping ensure justice and

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks to the Black Press about injustice

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held a discussion on June 5 with members of the Black Press about the social injustice in America in wake of George Floyd’s murder by the hands of former police

fave

Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Top 10 Richest African Americans

No one can understand the value of freedom as the African Americans do. They were led into slavery by whites and kept as petty slaves by land owners deprived of any rights. It took some time for the black to fathom their true potential as human beings deserving of equal respect, rights and social

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Woods, Tiger | FactMonster

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Born on this day: Robin Givens

Model/actress Robin Givens first gained national prominence as a regular on the TV series Head of the Class. From 1986 through 1991, Robin played Darlene Merriman, a prep-school type attending a high school honors program. She was married to boxing champ Mike Tyson; the marriage ended in divorce.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Nov

27

1964

'Great day in my life': Spike Lee is marathon grand marshal

He’s a noted filmmaker, a teacher, an honorary Oscar winner, a crazy New York sports fan and now this: Spike Lee is the next grand marshal of the New York City

fave

Source: Savoy Network

NBA legend Patrick Ewing tests positive for COVID-19 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Former NBA legend and New York Knicks star Patrick Ewing recently tested positive for

fave

Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Michael Jordan announces his second retirement from the NBA.

Michael Jordan announces his second retirement from the NBA.

fave

Source: Blackfacts.com

Jan

13

1999

The Truth About Michael Jordan’s Flu Game Is Finally Revealed In The Last Dance

Source: JEFF HAYNES / Getty

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Woody Strode and Other African-American Athletes Went from Sports to The Silver Screen – Free Press of Jacksonville

While he helped break the NFL’s color line in 1946 with the Los Angeles Rams, Strode is better remembered for his role as Draba, the Ethiopian gladiator, in the 1960 action-packed historical drama

fave

Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Mathis, Johnny (1935 - )

John “Johnny” Royce Mathis, singer, was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 30, 1935, the fourth of seven children born to Clem, a chauffeur and handyman, and Mildred, a maid. The Mathis family moved to San Francisco, Californias Fillmore District when Mathis was a young child. When

fave

Source: Black Past

Sep

30

1935

LeBron, Usain Bolt, & More To Star In ‘Greatness Code’ On Apple TV+ [Details]

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

Keith L. Black, M.D. – A Trailblazer Inspiring the Next Generation of Neurosurgeons

Bursting with excitement, about 135 seventh- and eighth-graders gathered in a conference room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and listened intently to a speech that could end up shaping their young

fave

Source: Savoy Network

Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon was born on January 21, 1963 in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born to owners of a concrete business, Salaam and Abike Olajuwon. He was the third of six siblings. The knowledge he, along with his siblings, got from his parents was virtues of hard work, discipline and respect of life. He was

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Beyoncé To Reportedly Sign $100M Disney Deal

Pregnant Ciara And Her Family Crush 'Something New' Choreography In Adorable Tik Tok Video The singer, Russell Wilson and their kids are too cute for words.

fave

Source: Celebrities, Music, News, Entertainment, TV Shows & Videos | BET

African American History and Women Timeline 1980-1989

[Previous] [Next] Angela Davis ran for Vice President on the Communist Party ticket. She became Professor of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University, a position she held until 1984. Janie L. Mines graduated from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis. She was the first African American

fave

Source: ThoughtCo

Informed Blacks are an Existential Threat to Radical Liberalism.

(ThyBlackMan.com) My readers know that one of my biggest criticism of the Republican Party and the conservative movement is the lack of an effective communications strategy targeting the Black

fave

Source: ThyBlackMan

Michael Jordan Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million To The Black Community [Details]

Source: Streeter Lecka / Getty

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

The Air Jordan 3 “Varsity Blue” Are Officially Unveiled

Source: Nike / Nike

fave

Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture

fave

Source: Fact Monster - Black History

Serena Williams And Olympia Rock Matching Yellow Beauty & The Beast Gowns

Source: Phil Walter / Getty

fave

Source: Black America Web

Bill Russell is a celebrated African-American retired basketball player. He played center for the National Basketball Association’s the Boston Celtics team. His relentless effort earned him a twelve-time All-Star title and the NBA Most Valuable Player title. Russell’s remarkable victories made him

fave

Source: Black History Resources

Feb

12

1934

More from EssentiallySports | The Fan's Perspective

‘Wasnt Allowed to Use the Regular Locker Room’ - Martina Navratilova Takes a Heart-Breaking Althea Gibson Example to Show How Serena Williams Transcended Sport

“We’ll All Be Watching You Dominate”: Former First Lady Michelle Obama Sends Love to Frances Tiafoe As He Creates History at US Open 2022

Sharp Putback Against Republican for Her Claim on "Race Card Driver" Bubba Wallace After his Kansas Win

Bubba Wallace Issues Three-Word Statement on Controversial NASCAR Win That Will Irk His Haters

‘Wouldn’t Know Anything About That’ - Serena Williams Once Addressed Critics in Style After Her ‘Billion Dollar’ Cover Photo

NBA’s $24 Billion Deal That Helped Michael Jordan Become Almost $1 Billion Richer

"People Thought I Was Cheating" - Bubba Wallace Once Opened Up About The Trials Of Being An African-American Driver in NASCAR

‘Why Bring Politics Into NASCAR’ - Bubba Wallace’s “Non-Political” Stance Was Put to Test by $100 Million Worth Political Commentator in 2020

Inspired by Earl Woods, Tiger Woods’ Niece Cheyenne Woods Once Made an Honest Opinion of Wanting to See an Afro-American LPGA Winner

‘Not That Many Women of Color’- Sloane Stephens Says African American Women Such as Herself and Serena Williams Had a Hard Time Finding Their Voice in the Tennis Sport

Entire NFL Comes Together to Pray for the Well-Being of Peyton Manning’s Hospitalised Super Bowl Champion Teammate

Daniel Suarez Leads NASCAR Community’s Congratulations as “Sweetest People” Bubba Wallace & Amanda Carter Get Hitched

Desi Banks’s Performance Makes Bubba Wallace Go Nuts as He Gets Special Backstage Access Ahead of Richmond Race

“Black Bodies Have Been Stereotyped “- Venus Williams Pens an Emotional Tribute On Renowned Painter Simome Leigh

“We Love to See”- USWNT Star Alex Morgan Over the Moon After an African-American Golfer Makes History

Despite Taking a $60 Million Hit From XFL, Emotional Dwayne Johnson to Help Homeless African-American UFC Fighter: “Got Your Back Brother, I’ll Help”

Starfield Honors First African-American Woman in Space With an Easter Egg

Years After Pledging $10,000,000 for Noble Cause, Black-Owned Business’ $13.5 Million Success Gets Silent Approval From Shaquille O’Neal

American Sensation Catches Lewis Hamilton's Eye as Stereotype Smashing Feat Leaves F1 Champ Ecstatic

At the Center of Everyone's Attention Following Phenomenal US Open Feat, Coco Gauff Opens Up on a 'Burger' Regret

"There Weren't Too Many Black Players": Vilified by Similar Trauma, Hamilton Joins Serena to Celebrate Coco Gauff's Pathbreaking Confession

Longest Reigning African-American WWE Champion Opens Up on Being "Part of a Historic Moment" Alongside Triple H and Vince McMahon

'Opened a Big...'- Venus and Serena Williams ' Everlasting Impact on Tennis and Beyond Unveiled by Iconic Coach in a Stirring Statement

Infuriated Bubba Wallace Calls Out Michael Jordan’s Superstar As Every Man for Himself Ploy Goes Up in Flames

Amanda Wallace reveals her secret hippophile side for a $5 surprise

Dwayne Johnson Honors Celebrated Screenwriter on His 101st Birthday for Influencing His “Childhood”

“Dawgs Gonna Dawg” - Bubba Wallace Reveals His Best Friend’s Antics of Stealing His Wife’s Attention - EssentiallySports

Stephen Curry’s Wife Ayesha Left Shocked After Learning Her Mom’s Age

Venus Williams Turns Proud Owner as $5.2 Billion Team Makes It Big at NFL Playoffs

Who Is Ryan Destiny, Actress Cast as Claressa Shields in Biopic Drama? Net Worth, Relationship Status, Family, Age, and More

Serena Williams Proudly Shares Simone Biles’ Latest Entry Into AI-Driven Product Powered by African-American Women Founders - EssentiallySports

“I Couldn’t Imagine What Wendell [Scott] Went Through”- NASCAR Fan Breaks Down in Literal Tears as Third African-American Star Rewrites History

How Bubba Wallace's Tough Love Shaped NASCAR's Newest African American Star

NFL Draft: Most Popular Movies Based On the Big Event

Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe Emerge as Trailblazers for Black Community Following Their Legendary Houston Milestone

Is Kyrie Irving Australian? Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics, Details on Mavericks Star’s Nationality, Ethnicity, and More

Hailing From Humble Background, Coco Gauff Nails the Perfect Response to Tennis Players’ Incessant French Open Complaints

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Lives On as Oracle Park Honors African American Heritage Night With MLK Confidant, Stephen Curry, & Condoleezza Rice

Ben Shelton’s Musical Odyssey Shifts Unexpected Gears as Frances Tiafoe’s Influence Makes Him Groove Into New Rhythm

Despite Ditching Stanford for Baylor, DiJonai Carrington Credits Californian University for Major “Psychology” Influence in Her Sun Career

Where Is Napheesa Collier From? All About the WNBA Star’s Inspiring African-American Origins

Are Venus and Serena Williams Sloane Stephens’ Childhood Idols? Understanding Their Relationship and Unexpected Feud

‘Two African-Americans Going at It on My Court’- John McEnroe Seemingly Makes an Error While Attempting to Honor Arthur Ashe

National African American Insurance Association Announces 2024 National Conference in New Orleans - Biz New Orleans

What is Stephen Curry’s Ethnicity? Exploring Family Roots of the Warriors Superstar

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Hisham Matar on Exile, Friendship and the 'Potential of Our Humanity'

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicks off its 53rd Annual Legislative Conference with a call to strengthen democracy and protect essential liberties - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

Why Autism in Black Boys Is Often Missed

Is Mike McDaniel African-American? Dolphins' Head Coach's Ethnicity, Religion & More

Cuisine Facts

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)