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Black Sports was a monthly magazine which was launched in April 1971 in New York City and closed later that decade.[1][2][3]
 The April 1976 cover featuring Julius Erving | |
| Frequency | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Founder | Allan P. Barron |
| First issue | April 1971 |
| Final issue | June 1978 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
It was the first major sports magazine aimed specifically at African Americans.[4] The magazine was the brainchild of Allan P. Barron, who became president and editor. Barron teamed up with William L. Doneghy, who was vice-president and controller.[3][5] In 1971, Bryant Gumbel became editor, leaving the following year.[6]
The magazine had low circulation and limited success and was forced to close after the final issue was published in June 1978.[1]
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