Posts Tagged ‘black history month’
MLB NLB 100th Anniversary Patch
A century ago, new leagues were formed that would not only change the course of history, but also the game of baseball, forever. To honor this groundbreaking moment in time, New Era brings you the MLB Negro Leagues 100th Anniversary Patch Collection now available at Lids. Celebrate historic figures like Satchel Paige, Oscar Charleston and…
Read More#Honoring History – The Black Fives
Earl Lloyd. Charles Henry “Chuck” Cooper. Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton. Those listed above were the first African American players to enter the NBA in the 1950’s. But, let’s jump back a few years to before there were any African American Players in the NBA. From 1904 to the 1950’s, 13 years after basketball was invented the…
Read More#HonoringHistory – Part 3
To continue to celebrate Black History Month, we bring you Part 3 to our Honoring History Series. Catch links to our previous 2 posts here… #HonoringHistory – Part 1 #HonoringHistory – Part 2 So many athletes have transcended their sport, in our previous 2 posts we have focused on those athletes, but this week we…
Read More#HonoringHistory: Part 2
Today, we continue our #HonoringHistory series honoring black athletes who transcended sport. These athletes inspired others to do more than just excel in sport, but they encouraged nations to excel in life. Here is a quick link to last week’s post if you’d like to get caught up. As we have said, this is not…
Read More#HonoringHistory Part 1
Today marks the start of Black History Month. Each Monday, through the LIDS Social Community, we hope to spark conversation around the great African-American sports figures who have spearheaded change and influenced the lives of many. Please, join in the conversation by using the hashtag – #HonoringHistory – with us. This week’s #HonoringHistory post focuses…
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