On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Team Up Philly honored Black Women in Sport Foundation Co-founder Dr. Nikki Franke as their Jay Barry Harris Hero of the Year.  Team Up Philly honored Dr. Nikki Franke for her outstanding achievement in fencing and her dedication to empowering young girls through sports for over 50 years. Nikki Franke was s member of the 1976 and 1980 U.S. Olympic Fencing teams, and was the USA Fencing National Foil Champion in 1975 and 1980. Coach Franke launched Temple’s women’s fencing team from scratch, building a club team into an NCAA Division I powerhouse. Duri ..read more

April 27th is Tina Sloan Green's 80th Birthday! The Black Women in Sport Foundation needs your help! They are using Donorbox to raise critical funds for their campaign and Celebrate Tina Sloan Green's 80th Birthday! #80forBWSF Challenge #BWSF BWSF wants to unite a mission-driven community for a good cause and celebrate Black Women in Sport Foundation co-founder Tina Sloan Green's 80th birthday by raising $8,000! Make a donation Donate Big or small, every gift counts! We appreciate your support! #80forbwsf Get to know the birthday Queen. Check out her rapid fire questions! BWSF Interns D’mya a ..read more

BWSF Co-founder Tina Sloan Green and Husband Frank Green, Jr., with the Walker Family at NJTL Princeton Kids Day 4/21/2024: Black Women in Sport Foundation was on the road for the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Day at Princeton University: Princeton Tigers vs Harvard Crimson Women’s Tennis Kids Day. This event was for youth participants who may not otherwise have the opportunity to visit an Ivy League college campus and experience watching D1 level tennis. The day included a tour of Jadwin Gymnasium, Chemistry building, and Carl A. Field Center. The NJTL guests were treated to lunch fol ..read more

(March 20, 2024) Black Women in Sport Foundation and Simon Gratz Mastery Charter hosted the 2nd Annual Lady Bulldogs Athletic & Leadership Conference. It was an awesome event! Approximately 100 African American girls and women of color participated. The Simon Gratz Student Ambassadors lead the conference planning, ice breaker and other exercises, created the motivational videos of student leaders and professional athletes, and were keynote speakers for the event. The day also consisted of Learn to Play stations where participants played non-traditional sports such as fencing, lacrosse, pi ..read more

Congratulations, Black Women in Sport Foundation Co-founder Dr. Alpha Alexander on being named a Remarkable Women Finalist! Click title link below for the full story. Meet 2024 Remarkable Women finalist Alpha Alexander, who is working to empower women through sports NewsMar 26, 2024 / 05:56 PM EDT This finalist in our Remarkable Women series has dedicated her life to empowering women and girls, sponsoring one to come to Lady Vols camp, and helping other athletes around the country ..read more

The Children are Our Future... Students from the 8th Grade of the Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin Middle School, NYC (LREI) Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) Co-founder Dr. Alpha Alexander had the pleasure of participating in a Social Justice Project, Gender Inequality In Sports with the Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin Middle School, NYC (LREI). The eighth graders from the Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin Middle School, NYC (LREI) were engaged in a Social Justice Project, where they select, research, and work on behalf of a current human/civil rig ..read more

Support our Double Good fundraiser! Please help Black Women in Sport Foundation to continue its legacy of supporting the next generation of Black women and girls in all aspects of sports, from the playing field to the boardroom! Every donation is greatly appreciated! See link below to support us. Double Good Double Good Fundraiser     Support our legacy… Hall of Famer and BWSF Co-founder Tina Sloan Green A message from Hall-of-Famer Tina Sloan Green   ..read more

  Robert Muzac, from HRMI Media conducted an awesome interview during his visit with BWSF Co-founder and Hall-of-Famer, Tina Sloan Green. Get a rare glimpse into her journey to success and her legacy as the G.O.A.T. HRMI Media produces a Documentary Series called “Lacrosse Legends.” “Lacrosse Legends” is a comprehensive look at the game of lacrosse featuring Legends past, present and future. It can be seen Sundays (10am) on USA TODAY Sports Network. Below is the overview to the “Lacrosse Legends: Coach Tina Sloan Green” episode. “Lacrosse Legends visits with Temple University Lacrosse Leg ..read more

  Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) Board Members, Staff, Family and Friends are guests of the National Archives Museum, DC   BWSF had an unique opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth as guests of the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. (6/17/2023) Black Women in Sport Foundation extends a heartfelt thanks to the great staff of the National Archives Museum, Washington, DC. for hosting BWSF on a private tour. BWSF Co-founder Dr. Alpha Alexander coordinated the visit. Also representing BWSF were BWSF Board Members Treasurer Shannon George, Dr. Sheila Ward, Dr. Jacqueline McD ..read more

Celebrating Juneteenth at the Germantown Cricket Club (GCC) was like a tennis family reunion as Black Women in Sport Foundation President Tina Sloan Green and Husband Frank Green, Jr., reunited with lots of friends. Participants had fun on the tennis courts and off. The United States Tennis Association Middle States (USTA MS) gave out great swag to the youth and adults. The keynote speaker motivated the audience. The vendors had great food and beautiful cultural merchandise. The live music had toes tapping. Sponsor Dunkin’ (Donuts) handed out sweet treats to everyone and prizes to those who pl ..read more