Grant Hill is a 7-time NBA All-Star, 5-time All-NBA selection, and 3-time NBA Sportsmanship Award winner. A fighter on and off the court, he overcame injuries throughout his career to win championships and inspire the world. Hill is co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. #28BlackStories

David Steward, founder and owner of World Wide Technology, Inc., bought into the St. Louis Blues to intentionally diversify ownership in pro hockey. He was the first Black co-owner of a pro sport in STL, and is one of only three Black NHL owners. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

C. Lamont Smith, founder of All Pro Sports and Entertainment (APSE), has a legacy of advocating for Black representation in sport ownership and athlete management.

Stanley Campbell, owner of Martin Downs Golf Club and Resort (a PGA of America Qualifying course), is one of only eight Black golf course owners in America. Aligned with its commitment to inclusion, the club is home to the Martin Downs Women's Golf Assoc. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

5x NBA All-Star @BradDaugherty joined friends Jodi & Tad Geschickter as co-owner of one of the most tenured teams in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The team was renamed JTG Daugherty Racing, making it the only NASCAR team named for a Black person. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

Thank you, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, for always championing social justice. Blessed to be your friend for 60+ years. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

When we interviewed Kendall Reyes about his journey to owning the soccer team Sparta 20/20, we learned that he has championed inclusion for women in soccer since 1994, successfully adding women's soccer at two universities. Read more: bit.ly/3x44YBH #28BlackStories

With Dana Brown in the front office and Dusty Baker serving as manager in the dugout, one of the @mlb's top-performing teams is run by Black men, contrasting the remainder of the league. Brown is the only Black GM - opening a pathway for more diversity to follow. #28BlackStories

Tracey McCants Lewis is the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Human Resources for the Pittsburgh Penguins. A relentless trailblazer, she is also the first Black woman to serve as Board Chair of Downtown Pittsburgh’s August Wilson African American Cultural Center. #28BlackStories

The first Black leader in the history of the Big Ten Conference is now the first Black President of the Chicago Bears. During his tenure with the Minnesota Vikings , Kevin Warren was the NFL's highest ranking Black business exec and the first Black COO in league history. #28BlackStories

Our Huddle Chat on IG and FB features @ciaacommish Jaqcie McWilliams and Sonja Stills Sonja Stills, the first Black women to serve as commissioners in their conferences' history! They discuss sincere inclusion, being the first and the only, and the path forward. #28BlackStories

Ran Carthon is the first Black GM in the history of the Tennessee Titans franchise. Becoming an NFL GM had been Carthon's only goal after he went from undrafted rookie running back to a brief playing career before front-office jobs in with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. #28BlackStories

Founder of the @wnfc, Odessa Jenkins is a FORCE for women's inclusion in football. Read more about OJ’s amazing contributions to football and social advancement: dougwilliamscenter.com/news/odessajen… #28BlackStories

Former @UArizona soccer champion @AutumnLockwood made history days ago as the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl. After her Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship with the Atlanta Falcons, Lockwood became Sports Performance Coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

Dusty Baker is a former MLB outfielder turned history-making, record-setting professional baseball team manager. Baker won the 2022 World Series with the @Astros. Baker ranks 9th in MLB managerial wins and has the most wins among Black managers. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

Former WNBA player Tanisha Wright, who has spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces, is now the head coach for the Atlanta Dream. Wright is the fifth Black coach in the 12-team league. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

Jason Payne got his start as an impassioned Canadian hockey player from childhood. Today, he is one of only two Black head coaches in North American pro hockey. #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365

A decorated professional soccer champion, Ezra Hendrickson is one of only two Black head coaches in Major League Soccer. Watch this MLS roundtable on increasing representation: bit.ly/3YJlcN3 #28BlackStories

One word. Legend. LeBron James NBA #BlackLivesMatter-LA Los Angeles Lakers #28BlackStories #BlackHistory365