Tag: WNBA
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release still uncertain as her trial begins in a Russian court
By Rokeshia Renné Ashley, Florida International University
Although a Russian court ruled that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention may be extended for six more months,...
Doja Cat, Drake, Ari Lennox Lead BET Awards Nominations
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer
Doja Cat is up for best female R&B-pop artist, best female hip-hop artist, album of the year for...
Coaches vs. Racism aims to be about more than basketball
By Associated Press
The executive director of the Coaches vs. Racism campaign that brought men’s college basketball teams from Michigan and Prairie View A&M to...
Gillom Sisters: Black Ex-Assistants Paved Way for Staley
By Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
The Gillom sisters are part of a small group that made big strides in the role of Black female...
14-Year-old Becomes First African American to Win Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Zaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her...