Jim Brown, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, who went on to become an actor and a leading civil rights activist in the 1960s, has passed away. He was 87. Brown’s wife, Monique, took to Instagram to share the devastating news. “To the world, he was an activist, actor, and football star,” […]

Laila Ali Talks Making Impact in Boxing, Earning Her Father’s Respect Female boxing legend Laila Ali recounts a significant conversation with her father, the great Muhammad Ali, when he told her she made him proud. We’re taking a look at the best Black athletes throughout history in an all-new Unsung Best In Black. Tune in […]

Photo by: Kevin Winter/Staff One of our all-time favorite Black actors is making history during this #BlackHistoryMonth! The incomparable Denzel Washington has received his 10th Academy Award nomination for his part in Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. The 67-year-old icon is the second Black man ever to receive the Best Actor Award, following Sidney […]

Alongside Jay-Z's Roc Nation, Jordan's Outlier Society will executive produce a limited series on the life of Muhammad Ali for the streaming service.

The legendary boxer was convicted in 1967 after refusing military service in Vietnam.