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The Supremes, Marcus Garvey, Tupac Shakur: the cultural figures who inspired our Black History Month panel

At the end of Black History Month, our panel reveal the influences that helped them shape their beliefs and identities

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025

That Time the FBI Conspired To Get George Foreman an Award for Boxing

In 1968, the feds thought that the boxing champion—and future grill salesman—could be a potent weapon against the left.

Reason · Jun 6, 2025

George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes

At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2025

Are the Olympic Games politically neutral?

In the early 20th century, the father of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, wrote that the competition ought to be “free from political interference”. Yet it’s often hard for champions to escape world affairs. Take the example of Algerian judoka, Fethi Nourine, who withdrew in from the Tokyo…

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Abused, expelled, orphaned at eight months: how athlete Bob Beamon beat the odds – and became a legend

In 1968, in one of the top five Olympic moments of the last century, the long jumper made a leap so jaw-dropping it inspired the superlative Beamonesque. He discusses pride, pressure and the politics of that momentous Summer Games

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Trump’s raised fist - how one gesture can be used by Republicans, socialists, fascists, white supremacists and Black athletes

As former President Donald Trump exited the building where he had been found guilty of 34 felonies on May 30, 2024, he waved and raised a clenched fist to those who had gathered outside.

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2024

Olympic legend Tommie Smith comes to Paris to share stories of triumph and revolt

Such is the aura of the 1968 Olympic 200 metres gold medallist Tommie Smith that sports historians with multiple degrees melt in his presence and even grown women stand up and cry out for a picture with him because it's their birthday.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2024

Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history

French culture chiefs on Friday unveiled their latest blockbuster exhibition aimed at adding a more reflective level to the Olympic and Paralympic fever set to grip France from the middle of July.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2024

Exploring The Top 10 Sports Mavericks Who Redefined The Game

Explore the stories of iconic athletes who broke barriers and inspired change in the world of sports.

Top News · Apr 8, 2024

At HOTA, sneakers find their well-deserved place in art galleries at last

Sneakers were once traditionally associated with what fashion academic Naomi Braithwaite describes as “athleticism”: they were only considered in their relationship to sports.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2023