Next time you congratulate a teammate for a good play or thank your opponent for a fun match, know you have a Black person to thank for that. As with all aspects of society, Black people have always been trailblazers in sports.
Learn more about Black athletes and queer pioneers and discover their contributions to their sports and our culture this Black History Month:
Glenn Burke
Glenn Burke is widely regarded as the inventor of the high-five during his tenure as a gay Major League Baseball player.
Kye Allums
Kye Allums is the first out trans NCAA athlete. Read more…
Fallon Fox
Fallon Fox is the first out trans MMA fighter. Read more…
Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes is the first-ever player signed in the WNBA. Read more…
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