2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials - Day 9

Gwen Berry Addresses Olympic Trials Flag Controversy

Hammer-thrower Gwen Berry is speaking out about her protest of the American flag and national anthem at the U.S. Olympic…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.20.69
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Racist Blames His Racism On Low Blood Sugar

A high school basketball announcer caught on a hot mic hatefully directing the N-word at players as they kneeled during…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: DEC 11 Niagara at Saint Peter's

Republicans Demand Student-Athletes Stop Kneeling

Several Tennessee state senators who opposed Biden’s electoral victory are up in arms after a men’s college basketball team took…
by Anoa Changa
02.10.97
Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers

Fan Burns LeBron's Jersey After NBA Players Kneel

While some NBA fans rejoiced at the league's return to action following a coronavirus-induced hiatus, others couldn't get past the…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
op-ed Minnesota Vikings v New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees Doesn't Care About Black People

If Drew Brees wants to be the hero he thinks he is, he needs to disentangle himself from his love…
by daviddtss
01.01.70
Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium

Did Jay-Z Redeem Himself At The Super Bowl?

The notion that super-woke Black culture had canceled Jay-Z for his social justice and entertainment partnership with the NFL was…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.15.01
Oakland Raiders v Arizona Cardinals

If Kaepernick Is A Distraction, What's Antonio Brown?

NFL teams have called Colin Kaepernick a distraction, but Antonio Brown has been way more of a sideshow than a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.30.86
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, And CEO Van Jones Launch The Reform Alliance With Founding Partners

Comparing Jay-Z To Bill Cosby's 'Pound Cake' Speech

The reaction to Bill Cosby publicly shaming low-income Black people was similar to the reaction to Jay-Z blaming single parent…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Protestors during a protest for Eric Garner

Civil Rights Lawyers React To NYPD Firing Pantaleo

Civil rights lawyers said the coincidentally timed collision of the NYPD firing Eric Garner's killer with Jay-Z's social justice partnership…
by Megan Sims
01.01.70

Trump Doubts Kaepernick Is 'Good Enough' For NFL

Trump expressed doubt that Colin Kaepernick was "good enough" to be in the NFL after the Super Bowl quarterback posted…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70

Ole Miss Basketball Players Take A Knee

Ole Miss basketball players kneel during the national anthem.
by NewsOne Staff
03.20.47
10 itemsPreparing For Super Bowl LI

Twitter Mocks Goodell's Explanation Of Kaepernick Situation

Social media mocks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's explanation for why no NFL team has signed Colin Kaepernick.
by nigelroberts1
02.11.45
Turn issues that may arise during the Super Bowl into teachable moments for kids

Trump Responds To NFL Suspending Protest Ban

America's biggest bully strikes again.
by NewsOne Staff
08.31.18
Houston Texans v Seattle Seahawks

NFL Makes Big Decision About Anthem Policy

Pushing for equality in the end zone.
by Clarissa Hamlin
05.22.18
Papa John's CEO John Schnatter

Papa John's Founder Accused Of Using N-Word

John Schnatter allegedly used the N-word on a conference call.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
ACLU SoCal Hosts Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner - Red Carpet

Kaep Supports Players' Challenge Of League's Anthem Ban

The NFL players’ union filed a grievance on behalf of the players who want to challenge the league’s new ban…
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
NFL: MAR 02 Scouting Combine

NFL Teams Love This Racist College Quarterback

University of Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen apologized after racist tweets from his high school years surfaced.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
ACLU SoCal Hosts Annual Bill Of Rights Dinner - Red Carpet

Still Winning

Amnesty International, a global human rights organization, awarded Colin Kaepernick its 2018 Ambassador of Conscience Award.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
San Francisco 49ers v Atlanta Falcons

Why Adidas' Conditional Offer To Kaepernick Rings Hollow

Adidas offer had a steep condition attached.
by nigelroberts1
01.01.70
New York Jets v San Francisco 49ers

Mixed Signals On Criminal Justice Reform

What about Colin Kaepernick's protest?
by nigelroberts1
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