Black History Month

Loretta Claiborne, who has been involved in Special Olympics since 1970, shares the story of women’s empowerment through Special Olympics and sports.

Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes

At the age of seven, Kester Edwards was run over by a bicycle that put him in a coma for weeks and changed his life forever. For years Kester was taunted and bullied for having an intellectual disability, but he found joy and purpose through sports with Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago.

Loretta Claiborne went from being non-verbal to becoming the voice of the Special Olympics movement.

Longtime athlete and Special Olympics employee organizes initiative to address a global need.

Before he was an All-Star center for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond faced bullying and rejection as a child.

Ricardo Thornton survived the notorious Forest Haven institution (outside of Washington, DC), a place he describes as a prison for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics athlete Ricardo Thornton stopped by the National Museum of American History exhibit that features his own medal and jersey.

NFL running back and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Jamaal Charles got his start in sports through Special Olympics and for years was nervous to share his story.

“Special Olympics at 50” exhibit at the National Museum of American History celebrates diversity and inclusion in sports