Winter Olympics – Black Enterprise

Black Girl Magic: Erin Jackson Makes History As First Black Woman Speedskater To Take Home The Gold

Wendy MedinaFebruary 13, 2022February 13, 2022

by Wendy MedinaFebruary 13, 2022February 13, 20221741

Yessss! Twenty-nine-year-old Erin Jackson of Ocala, Florida just made history as the first Black woman to win a gold medal for an individual sport....

Leadership

Jordan Greenway Is First African-American On USA Olympic Hockey Squad

The Shadow LeagueJanuary 9, 2018January 9, 2018

by The Shadow LeagueJanuary 9, 2018January 9, 20181236

Jordan Greenway breaks barriers and represents hockey's cultural infusion at the upcoming 2018 Olympic games in South Korea....

Arts and Culture Lifestyle

This Day In History: First Black Gold Medalist in Winter Olympics

Cristie LeondisFebruary 19, 2015February 20, 2015

by Cristie LeondisFebruary 19, 2015February 20, 20151622

On Feb. 19, 2002, Vonetta Flowers made history by becoming the first person of African descent to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics....

Lifestyle

Black Female Track Stars Make History At Winter Olympics Winning Silver And Bronze Medals

Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 20, 2014February 25, 2014

by Carolyn M. BrownFebruary 20, 2014February 25, 20141834

Chicago native and former Illinois track star Aja Evans took bronze in the womenâ€™s two-person bobsled...

Lifestyle

Olympic Speedskater Shani Davis on Sochi, Rocking Under Armour and the Obamas

Darren SandsJanuary 3, 2014September 29, 2017

by Darren SandsJanuary 3, 2014September 29, 2017585

"Balancing business and performance has been a challenge like never before, but that's a blessing."...

Lifestyle

NBC Sports Taps Lester Holt to Host Coverage of Sochi Winter Olympics

Darren SandsDecember 2, 2013December 2, 2013

by Darren SandsDecember 2, 2013December 2, 20131277

An award-winning broadcast journalist who joined NBC News in 2000, Holt will host NBCâ€™s weekday afternoon Olympic coverage...