The dominant athlete in American sports is Black. Two of the four professional sports leagues in North America, the NBA and NFL, have the highest percentage of Black players. In 2020, 74.2% players in NBA and 57.5% in NFL were African American, while only 13% of US population is Black. From Negro leagues and racial segregation, to becoming the prepotent force in American athletics, their achievements are awe-inspiring not just to watch, but also be amazed by how a community transformed the landscape of US sports. (More Sports News)