In 2014, Michelle Roberts became the first female union leader in major North American professional sports when she was elected executive director of the NBA Players Association. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Women of Power in Sports
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Wednesday Open Thread: Black Women of Power in Sports
As Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at the National Basketball Association, Pam El is responsible for the NBA’s global marketing operation, directing brand development, overall marketing and advertising for the NBA, WNBA and NBA G League. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Women of Power in Sports
NFL Open Thread: Week 10
IEven though these are NBA players and coaches, this needs to be posted and hopefully a few NFL players and coaches will be brave enough to do the same (but don't hold your breath). … [Read more...] about NFL Open Thread: Week 10
Tuesday Evening Thread: Congratulations to Michele Roberts, NBA Players Union Executive Director
Wow, what a first! The newly elected Executive Director of the National Basketball Association Players Union is an African-American woman! Michele A. Roberts, a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates was elected late last evening in Las Vegas, where thirty-two of the thirty-six possible votes were cast in her favor by team … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: Congratulations to Michele Roberts, NBA Players Union Executive Director
Friday Open Thread: African American Trailblazers (NBA)
Good morning Obots! The African American Trailblazers series ends today with Mr. Oscar Robertson. Oscar P. Robertson, the "Big O" is the player against whom all others labeled "all-around" are judged, and he may remain the standard forever. Statistically, one need look no further than the numbers Robertson put up in 1961-62, just his second year in the league: 30.8 points, … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: African American Trailblazers (NBA)