R.I.S.E BLACK HISTORY MONTH ISSUE

BLACK HISTORY MONTH ISSUE

NO. 12 // $6.99

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03 News Letter 04 Feature: Flo Hyman 05 Black History in Sports 06 RISE 10 It's Time to Rise

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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03 EDITOR IN CHIEF Jahlynn Hancock CONTENT DIRECTOR Jahlynn Hancock SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Kayla Palmore

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R.I.S.E THE BLACK HISTORY OF ATHLETICS FLO Hyman Diving into the introduction and history of Flo Hyman and the forever lasting impact she had on women in sports and black history.

Take a look into the history Flo Hyman, or Flora Jean 'Flo' Hyman and how she shaped the scene for black and brown athletes in the volleyball setting.

Black History in Sports Black History in Sports is the most important topics and evolutions to dive into and being able to learn about the struggles that took place in being able to have a place in sports today.

Sports isa safety net for many and one of the most watched forms of entertainment across the globe. Sit back, relax and lets take a joy ride down memory lane.

RISE Contribution For this issue, RISE will be changing the typicall four sheet spread of our athletes voices and R.I.S.E and contribute it to how black athletes have represented each letter of RISE.

2022 COMBINE ANNOUNCMENT

By Jahlynn Hancock

The HB See You Combine and Exposure Camp is back for 2022 and we are bringing the heat and we are proud to announce that we are expanding this year!

The second annual HB See You Combine and Exposure Camp is being held this year in Chicago and a new location, bringing new talent in Raleigh, North Carolina.

If you are new here, The HB See You Combine debut In 2021 on chicago's near south side, providing over 100 girls the opportunity to get insight from HBCU coaches on what they are looking for in athletes and having the opportunity to work with some of the top coaches in the country.

This years HB See Combine and Exposure camp will be held in two locations.

CSO Sports Multiplex June 3rd-5th, 2022 Chicago, Il North Carolina Central University June 17th-19th, 2022 Raleigh, North Carolina

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For more information, please visit: https://linktr.ee/HBSeeYou

FLO HYMAN

"To have courage and the sensitivity to follow your hidden dreams and stand tall against the odds that are bound to fall in your path."

Meet Flo Hyman.

Flo Hyman was born July 31, 1954 in Inglewood, California and would soon become the first African American woman to be famous not only in the US, but around the world.

Flo Hyman attended University of Houston, where she became a pioneered athlete and was awarded a three time All-American.

There was no one like Hyman, which made her unique and a favorite when it within the sports realm of volleyball and the representation of black female athletes.

In 1975, she joined the USVBA team and proceeded to secure first team All-American 1976-78. She proceeded to join the olympic team in 1980 and 1984, where she won silver in 1984.

Hyman was named best attacker in the 1977 and 1981 World Cup and continued to show the world her talents, being named numerous All-Star Teams and in 1985 was named All-Time Great Volleyball Player.

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BLACK HISTORY AND SPORTS Lets explore the athlete legacies that have changed the sports world forever.

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Social, economic and racial barriers

These notable athletes that we

have been the fence that African

know today, were many of the

Americans have been faced with

firsts in their sport and have

more than 100 years.

grabbed racism within sports by a chokehold making a name for

African American athletes have been themselves and their successes subjected to these barriers through

that will forever have importance

their careers and have soared to

within the sports world forever.

make history and have risen through the challenges, shattering the

Lets explore some of these

stereotypes and racial divide across

athletes and how they changed

the country.

sports for African Americans forever.

Resilience Althea Gibson Aug 25, 1927-Sept 28, 2003 Gibson became the first African American woman to compete inpro-world tennis tour and became the first African American to win Grand Slam title in 1956.

In 1957, Gibson won Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals and continued to do so in 1958. Her overall career, allowed her to secure 11 Grand Slams, including six single titles.

Althea Gibson trailblazed her way to making history and paved the way for the black and brown girls to fall in her foot steps. Her athletic accomplishments reflected heavily on the black community and after retirement was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971.

43 years after her success, the next African American woman to win the first U.S. open was Serena Williams.

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Intelligence Mo'ne Davis June 24, 2001Mo'ne Davis is a trailblazing athlete that has caught the nation and world by surprise in her national debut as the first African American woman to ever play in the Little League World Series.

In 2014, 13-year old Davis, became the first female to pitch a complete game shutout and led her team to victory, making it the first win for a female pitcher.

She currently is a student-athlete playing softball for the Hampton University Lady Pirates, continuing to pave the way for other young girls to follow in her footsteps.

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She throws a 70-mph fast ball, throwing out the "throwing like a girl" statement, paving way for future

Strength Wilma Rudolph June 23, 1940- Nov 12, 1994

Wilma Rudolph was born in Clarksville, TN and has been a trailblazing athlete when it comes to her strength in athletics Rudolph suffered from polio and soon came to be one of the fastest women in the world. Starting her medal count in 1956, Rudolph secured a bronze in the 4x100-meter relay, but her journey did not stop there.

It was not until the 1960 Rome Olympics she caught the world by surprise and put on for the black community. She managed to win three gold olympic medals within one Olympic Games, becoming the first American woman to do such at a single olympics game.

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Off the track, Wilam Rudolph was right next to civil rights activist and leaders, marching for the civil rights of African Americans in bettement of their experience in the United States.

Empower

Gabriela Douglas December 31, 1995Gariela Douglas, or 'The Flying Squirrel', was born in Newport, VA and has caught the world by surprise with her abilities to tell a story for the rest of the world.

Gabby Douglas was the first Black gymnast to win Individual All-Around Champion and Olympian. She made history in London in 2012 with her high leaps and ambition, winning over the hearts of millions.

She also, became the first American gymnast to win gold in both the gymnastic individual and team competions in competion in the same Olympic Games.

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In 2016, Douglas competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics and and helped her team win the title "The Final Five" in winning another gold for their team.