The collective victories of Quinta Brunson, Niecy Nash, and Ayo Edebiri are beacons of progress, emblematic of the slow but sure shift towards a more inclusive and equitable industry.

She declared the honorary Oscar as not just another award, but "a testament to my legacy."

Beyond their impressiveness on the court, they have built platforms off the court too and serve as role models for Black women everywhere—something the Oscar-nominated film, King Richard, brings into focus.

The family of Lauren Smith-Fields is suing Bridgeport, Connecticut over city authorities’ handling of the 23-year-old’s untimely death. Loved ones of the deceased are also requesting that an independent agency be brought in to take over the investigation into the mysterious death.