August 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate after President Biden withdrew from the race, becoming the first Black woman and first person of South Asian descent to be nominated for President by a major American political party.

Noah Lyles won the men's 100-meter final at the Paris Olympics by five thousandths of a second in one of the closest finishes in the event's history, claiming the title of world's fastest man. Lyles, who is openly dyslexic and has spoken candidly about mental health, became a prominent voice for Black athletes beyond sport.

Noah Lyles won the men's 100-meter gold medal at the Paris Olympics by just five thousandths of a second over Kishane Thompson, becoming the first American man to win the Olympic 100m title since Carl Lewis in 1984. The photo-finish victory was immediately one of the most dramatic moments in sprint history.

Simone Biles returned to Olympic competition at the 2024 Paris Games after withdrawing from the Tokyo 2020 finals to prioritize her mental health, winning gold in the team, all-around, and floor events, plus silver on beam. Her comeback became a global story about athlete wellbeing, resilience, and Black women's excellence under scrutiny.

Sha'Carri Richardson, who had been banned from the Tokyo Olympics after a positive marijuana test, anchored the United States women's 4x100-meter relay to gold at the Paris Olympics. Richardson also reached the 100m final, completing a redemption story that captivated track and field fans globally.