Author: FirstandPen
FirstandPen
"First And Pen” was created to inform, inspire and connect through voices of color in sports, and is the sports media vertical of The Khanate Group. Our Mission: “We are first to the field and last to leave it, amplifying local sports stories from voices of color to the national conscience.”
For some absurd reason, Jalen Hurts has been an undeserving magnet for criticism and ridicule since he first entered the…
We’ve written extensively about Brian Flores, from his time as a head coach of the Dolphins and his wrongful dismissal…
Stephen A. Smith has learned how to harness and wield the power of the media to his advantage, but unfortunately…
This past week, discussions surrounding ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast team surfaced after the network renewed its deal with Joe…
The sport of volleyball has been in high demand in the U.S. over the past few years, demonstrating the game’s…
More disgusting behavior from the vile White House. Under Tr**p, federal departments have shamefully used images and songs not meant…
Sports fans dream of living the life Carlan Gay has had. If you can imagine covering different sporting events in…
Houston Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair’s job on the field is to defend and help his team win, and over his…
Jalen Brunson is already an NBA Champion, NBA Finals MVP and King of New York, and now he’s adding a…
ESPN is the worldwide leader in sports as it relates to its live sports coverage, but based on the network’s…
On Friday night, tennis fans tuned in to watch Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton battle it out in the semifinals…
Longtime Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has joined the growing list of athletes who have invested in sports teams. The…