Many professional athletes make millions playing the game they love. They’re treated like celebrities wherever they go, particularly those at the top of their respective sport. Perhaps one huge downside, though, is they travel as much in a few seasons as some people do in a lifetime. The same holds true for student athletes, who balance both books and high-level competition. Here are seven stories from figures in the sports industry on how they cope with the stresses of travel.

Since our nation’s bicentennial in 1976, Americans have recalled and honored the often-overlooked stories and experiences of black Americans during African-American History Month.