Attending Lower Merion High School, which was perceived by many as a "white school," raised doubts about his connection to the Black experience. Despite this, Kobe embraced the criticism and used ...

There’s always a few athletes that cross over into almost superhero world,” said an artist whose mural became a site of mourning when the N.B.A. star died in a helicopter crash.

Everyone from athletes to business executives have embraced Kobe Bryant's "Black Mamba" mentality, and now, CNN is taking an intimate look into what forged Bryant's relentless drive and extreme ...