About the Women's Sport Project

It's no secret that African-American women have successfully participated in competitive sport for centuries. In the 20th century alone African-American women have competed both as amateur and professional players of tennis, basketball, golf, fencing, track and field, soccer and lacrosse.

Our Partnerships

The Women’s Sport Project is a joint venture between Lois Fernandez, M Ed. Odunde, Tina Sloan Green, M Ed. of The Black Women in Sport Foundation and Greer Richardson, Ph. D of Education Updates, LLC.

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Upcoming Projects

A historical look at African-American female basketball players in the 40's, 50's & 60's

Philadelphia Native

 Connie Morgan

Second Baseman
Indianapolis Clowns
1954-1955