"I was the exception but now it's the norm, which is perfect and as it should be," reflects Jean Hornsby, England Netball's first black player.
Like every sprinter, Imani Lansiquot wants medals. But her legacy rests on inspiring cultural change and showing young black athletes "possibilities are endless".
Education about the history of the black experience must be more truthful and not restricted to just one month in a year, Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce tells Sky Sports News' Sam Johnston.
Willy T Ribbs was the first black man to race in the Indy 500 and drive a Formula 1 car. As part of Black History Month, watch his story this Sunday at 4pm on Sky Sports F1.
Great Britain's first black ice hockey player Brian Biddulph on dealing with 'monkey noises', protesting as a coach and nurturing his son's NHL ambitions.
Adebayo Akinfenwa powerfully recalls the harrowing racist abuse he suffered while playing football in Lithuania.
Mike Wedderburn is only the second black sports journalist to interview Lewis Hamilton. The SSN presenter on meeting Formula One's record breaker.
Lewis Hamilton reveals in an exclusive in-depth interview with Sky Sports News why he's been such a powerful voice in calling for change on racial equality.
A career rescued by Tottenham, missed out on two Olympics and an England hockey legend. Rosie Sykes reveals her inspiring story...
A decade after his passing, Sky Sports News looks at Keith Alexander's legacy after he became the first full-time black professional manager in the Football League.
Michail Antonio used to be called 'The Invisible Man' at West Ham. The high-flying forward opens up on dealing with knockbacks and fighting for your dreams...
Uncrowned champion boxer Len Johnson features in our Hidden Figures series, bringing to life the stories of under-the-radar pioneers throughout Black History Month.
Mason Holgate says visible role models were key in his journey to becoming a footballer, and he is now determined to set that same example for future generations.
Sky Sports pundit and former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray on the racism he has faced and his hopes for the future.
Jack London features in our Hidden Figures series, bringing to life the stories of under-the-radar sporting pioneers throughout Black History Month
Sean Levey became the first black jockey to ride in the Epsom Derby in 2016. Josh Apiafi from Sky Sports Racing sat down with him to talk about his experiences in the sport.
"Being told I wasn't starting used to crush me." Wilfried Zaha opens up on dealing with rejection, saying no to parties and playing in trainers...
As part of Black History Month, Patrick Davison speaks with three pioneers of English football to discuss the past, present and future of race relations within the game.
Jason Robinson talks about rugby league's inspiring black pioneers and how sport has proved it can make more of a difference than politics.
As part of our month-long focus on sporting pioneers, we pay tribute to some of rugby league's most electrifying figures to coincide with Black History Round.
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