Join NESN in Honoring Black History in Sports
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Throughout the month of February, NESN and Berkshire Bank are proud to celebrate Black History Month – honoring the many accomplishments and achievements of Black athletes in New England sports.
Among the slate of content includes the network debut of the Willie O’Ree documentary “Willie,” special episodes of “My Story,” an all-new documentary “Celebrating The Negro Leagues,” recommendations and resources to visit Black-owned restaurants available on DiningPlaybook.com and 28 original short stories showcasing the significant contributions of Black athletes, coaches and stars have made in New England sports.
Black History Month featured articles
![Former UMass track and field star Anya Martin](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/02/Anya_Martin.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Giving Back Solidifies Anya Martin’s Growing Legacy At UMass
![Former UMass Boston head coach Charlie Titus](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/02/charlie-titus.jpeg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Charlie Titus Stands Above As Role Model Beyond UMass Boston
![NHL Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Jarome_Iginla.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Why Boston Sports Fans Should Know More About Jarome Iginla
![A general view of the game football](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Fritz-Pollard.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Why Boston Sports Fans Should Know More About Fritz Pollard
![A general view of Boston Red Sox gear](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/12/Bianca-Smith-Red-Sox.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Learn More About Red Sox’s Elaine Weddington Steward
![The gravestone of baseball pioneer Bud Fowler](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Bud-Fowler.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month:Why Boston Sports Fans Should Know More About Bud Fowler
![Boston College Eagles](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Boston-College.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Why Boston Sports Fans Should Know More About Lou Montgomery
![Jersey number of Boston Bruins legend Willie O'Ree](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/01/Willie-ORee-5.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Growing Appreciation For Willie O’Ree Reflects Larger Cultural Changes
Black History Month Vignettes
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Black History Month: Dartmouth Hockey Coach Nina Rodgers
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Black History Month: Jailen Branch
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Black History Month: Buck O’Neil Exhibit At Worcester Public Library
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Black History Month: Dwight Freeney
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Black History Month: Anson Carter
![San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/mike_grier.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Mike Grier
![Boston College Defenseman Marshall Warren](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Marshall-Warren.png?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
Black History Month: Boston College Hockey Captain Marshall Warren
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My Story: College Hoops – Maria Gakdeng
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Black History Month: Jarome Iginla
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Black History Month: Fritz Pollard
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Black History Month: Elaine Weddington Steward
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Black History Month: John ‘Bud’ Fowler
Black History Month programming on NESN
![CT Sun forward Jonquel Jones](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Jonquel-Jones-3.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
NESN’s Black History Month Celebration Crescendos With Back-To-Back Premieres
![General view of Fenway Park](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/02/Fenway-Park.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
NESN’s Black History Month Programming Lineup Continues With ‘Bel Biv Devoe At Fenway’
![Boston Bruins legend Willie O'Ree](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/01/Willie-ORee-3.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)
NESN’s Black History Month Programming Lineup Begins With Willie O’Ree Documentary
![Willie O'Ree number decal on ice at TD Garden](https://nesn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/01/willie-oree-number.jpg?w=160&h=90&crop=1)