EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing information about the lives of some of the African-American people and groups who have made an impact in American history. There ...

Jackie Robinson made history when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, becoming the first Black man to play in the MLB’s modern era. Robinson was a top-notch athlete, winning the ...

Throughout history, Black athletes have used their platforms to challenge racism and advocate for civil rights, often making great personal sacrifices.

During Black History Month, remember stories of Black athletes who influenced America From Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the achievements of Black athletes ...

Today is the last day of Black History Month, an annual celebration that stretched an extra 24 hours this time because it’s a leap year. By now, you’ve likely read about and watched numerous ...

In February for Black History Month, USA TODAY Sports is publishing the series "29 Black Stories in 29 Days." We examine the issues, challenges and opportunities Black athletes and sports ...

Northwestern University quarterback Kain Colter works out in practice in Evanston in 2011. Colter and other Black student-athletes have a complicated history with NU, two graduates write.

Explore the top 10 highest paid Black athletes of 2025. From Cristiano Ronaldo to Kevin Durant record-breaking earnings and ...

Famous Black athletes who changed their sport’s history. Learn about these 10 famous Black athletes and their greatest achievements, and you’ll understand why they’re household names ...

Famous Black athletes who changed their sport’s history. Learn about these 10 famous Black athletes and their greatest achievements, and you’ll understand why they’re household names. Simone ...

Famous Black athletes who changed their sport’s history. Learn about these 10 famous Black athletes and their greatest achievements, and you’ll understand why they’re household names. Simone ...