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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
08.01.20
op-ed Minnesota Vikings v New Orleans Saints
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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 David Dennis, Jr.
08.27.20
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
03.31.20
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
03.29.20
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
03.29.20
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
03.29.20
Colin Kaepernick workout video screenshot
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
03.29.20
Ole Miss Kneeling
Ole Miss Basketball Players Take A Knee

Ole Miss basketball players kneel during the national anthem.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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 Nigel Roberts
03.27.20
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
07.21.18
Houston Texans v Seattle Seahawks
NFL Makes Big Decision About Anthem Policy

Pushing for equality in the end zone.
by Clarissa Hamlin
07.20.18
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 Nigel Roberts
07.11.18
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 Nigel Roberts
07.10.18
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 Nigel Roberts
04.26.18
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 Nigel Roberts
04.23.18
San Francisco 49ers v Atlanta Falcons
Why Adidas' Conditional Offer To Kaepernick Rings Hollow

Adidas offer had a steep condition attached.
by Nigel Roberts
04.17.18
New York Jets v San Francisco 49ers
Mixed Signals On Criminal Justice Reform

What about Colin Kaepernick's protest?
by Nigel Roberts
04.11.18
Turn issues that may arise during the Super Bowl into teachable moments for kids
Another Reason To Believe Kaepernick's Collusion Case

More unseemly behavior from the NFL.
by Nigel Roberts
03.26.18
Bill Cosby Trial Continues After Defense Rests
Cosby's Chances Of Acquittal Just Got Way Slimmer

The number of people dead from the disaster had initially been put at four by late Thursday night.
by NewsOne Staff
03.16.18
NFL: AUG 01 Colts Training Camp
Trump Uses Black Athlete's Death As Political Tool

President Donald Trump politicized the tragic death of Indianapolis Colts player Edwin Jackson.
by Nigel Roberts
02.07.18
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