Hawks women’s basketball guard TaNiya Jolly drives to the basket. Henry Ford College Hawks hosted St. Clair County Community College Skippers, Feb. 22, 2025. Dearborn, MI. Photos by Mirror News staff.

Did you know that Detroit is home to the oldest black ski club in the world?

For high school and college female athletes, Title IX has created a more positive and equitable environment in terms of access and acceptance, but schools still have a ways to go to give women fair funding and support.

Running Back David Montgomery celebrates in end zone after game winning touchdown in overtime, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, Ford Field, Detroit. Photo courtesy Detroit Lions.

The 2023-2024 season proved challenging for the Henry Ford College Hawks softball team, but they fought to win their last two games, 28-2 and 5-2, against Oakland County Community College.

Entering the suspension bridge inside the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center. Photo by Zynab Al-Timimi

On the night of Jan. 8, fans flooded the streets of Ann Arbor, Michigan, to celebrate the University of Michigan’s NCAA football championship win.

Detroit Lions Derrick Barnes after interception clinching win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jan. 21, 2024. Courtesy Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions, yes, the Detroit Lions, are now one game away from playing in the Super Bowl.