Jackie Robinson's sport is at a low point in professional Black American representation. An exhibition game spearheaded by Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. and others aims to help change that.
The long-time civil rights leader is stepping down from the organization he founded in 1971. Jackson, who will turn 82 in October, has remained active in civil rights despite health setbacks.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.
The lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court argues that several companies, along with the shooter's parents, played roles in the 2022 shooting that killed 10 Black people and injured three others.
The MLB once led the way on integration. Now, it's attempting to address the dwindling number of Black players in the league by hosting events like the HBCU Swingman Classic.
NPR's A Martinez talks to Adrienne Lu of the Chronicle of Higher Education, about state lawmakers' efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities.