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Dawn Staley Says Her Statue Represents All Women

The legendary coach’s likeness was immortalized on the campus of the University of South Carolina in April.
05/23/2025

BET Awards 2025: Dawn Staley’s Legacy Isn’t Just on the Court—It’s Generational

The Hall of Famer and NCAA coaching giant is shaping future champions while breaking barriers—and her Sportswoman of the Year nod proves it.
05/20/2025

South Carolina Unveils Dawn Staley Statue, Joins the Few Statues in America Honoring Black Women

From Philly to the Hall of Fame and now immortalized in bronze.
05/01/2025

Beyoncé Cheers on Coach Staley's Championship Win

After leading the South Carolina Gamecocks to victory, Staley received a heartfelt letter and bouquet from Beyoncé.
04/18/2024

This Week In Good Black News

Plus, Ja Rule Builds Classrooms in Ghana, and Queen Latifah Hosts First Concert at Marion Anderson Hall
04/12/2024

Dawn Staley Exceeds Expectations: Here are 5 Facts About the Coach and Former Hoops Star

As a highly decorated coach and former player, the three-time national champion is rewriting the college basketball history.
04/08/2024

Nail-Biting Women’s 2023 NCAA Tournament Comes Down To A Final Four With History Written All Over It

Dawn Staley and Kenny Brooks, already college basketball coaching legends could be the first Black head coaches to face each other in a championship.
03/31/2023

Dawn Staley Details Why She Decided To Cancel South Carolina’s Series With BYU Following Racist Verbal Abuse Incident

The Gamecocks’ women's basketball head coach says she didn’t want to put her players in line for potential verbal abuse.
09/06/2022
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Dawn Staley Makes History As The First Black Woman To Win Two NCAA Women’s Basketball Titles As Head Coach

She also handed UConn its first national championship loss.
04/05/2022
Dawn Staley on BET Buzz 2021
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Basketball Hall Of Famer Dawn Staley Says She's Confident In Her Ability To Coach NBA Team

"I can stand in front of men and lead them," she says.
06/16/2021

Basketball Hall Of Famer Dawn Staley Says She's Confident In Her Ability To Coach NBA Team

The U.S. Olympic team coach says she’s got the credentials.
06/15/2021