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A historic week for minority coaches
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe hirings of Charlie Strong at Louisville and Mike London at Virginia represent great progress for college football.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Latino influence shapes action sports
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comWith strong roots in the Latino community, action sports are a natural for Hispanics in L.A.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009'They give me back my hope'
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe lessons of apartheid still resonate for Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Bosh and others on a Basketball Without Borders trip to South Africa.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Oregon hears the call to action
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIn December, Richard Lapchick issued a call to action to address the appalling lack of opportunity for minority coaches in college sports. The state of Oregon apparently heard that call.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Kareem's calling: Building a better world
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comSome might be surprised that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is in high demand as a speaker at anti-Semitism events. Those close to him, though, know how well he understands the cause.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Rens' Isaacs a world champion
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIt would be appropriate for the Basketball Hall of Fame to induct another pioneer, John "Wonder Boy" Isaacs.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Tough swim through stereotypes for African-Americans
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comProgress has been slow for African-Americans at the elite level of competitive swimming, but a number of new undertakings just might speed up the pace, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008MLB's diversity would have Jackie shaking his head
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe number of African-Americans in baseball is down on the field, and up off the field. Who'd have thunk it? Not Jackie Robinson, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008Scott and Smith gave new look to Tobacco Road
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comDean Smith always called Charlie Scott, the first African-American scholarship basketball player at North Carolina, by his formal first name, "Charles." That gesture paid off in a lifelong relationship built on trust and respect, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Breaking the college color barrier: Studies in courage
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comStudent-athletes such as former Kentucky player Nat Northington aren't widely known, but their experiences in breaking the college color barrier required as much courage as Jackie Robinson displayed, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008Take notice of Latinas as leaders in the sports world
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month gives us a chance to reflect on how much we can learn about Latina athletes, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Can we talk? The Imus story is helping
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIf the Don Imus story leads to a productive debate about hip-hop lyrics, it will be as useful as the Pete Rose, Len Bias and O.J. Simpson sagas were, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Coach Robinson was a blessing to America
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comHe was a mentor, role model, father and counselor to his student-athletes, on and off the field. Today, grown men across this country are calling each other remembering this man who helped change lives, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2007NCAA tourney titlist in college degrees? Holy Cross
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIf the NCAA handed out a combined men's and women's basketball title for graduation rates, the champ wouldn't be any of the No. 1 seeds, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007Jerry Gaines paved the way at Virginia Tech
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIt wasn't easy, but Jerry Gaines, the first African-American scholarship athlete in the history of Virginia Tech, survived, thrived and is giving back.
Story | Conversation | February 26, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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