By Jerome Pugmire AP Auto Racing Writer Standing on the podium to celebrate his latest win, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton raised a clenched right fist and then delivered a message to his fellow drivers not to slow down in the fight against racism. It’s 52 years since American sprinters Tommie Smith and John […]
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LeBron Won’t Wear Social Justice Message on Lakers Jersey
By Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer LeBron James says his thoughts on social justice can’t be contained on the back of a basketball jersey. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar won’t wear one of the NBA-approved social justice messages on the back of his jersey when the NBA resumes competition later this month in the Orlando […]
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TBE#28 – Sports Have the Potential to Help Unite Us; Racial Slurs that Divide Us Must Go
To Be Equal #28 July 9, 2020 Sports Have the Potential to Help Unite Us; Racial Slurs that Divide Us Must Go Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “Racism runs rampant in towns and cities neighboring large Indigenous populations. I’ve been told to ‘go back to the reservation’ and asked by white […]
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‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Hymn Ignites Hope Across Nation
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Black national anthem was born more than a century ago, but the popular hymn within the African American community called “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has resurrected a beacon of hope during nationwide protests. In recent weeks, countless rallies were held from D.C. […]
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AP Source: NFL to Open Games With Black National Anthem
By ROB MAADDI, AP Pro Football Writer “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told […]
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Letter To The Editor: RETIRE THE REDSKINS”
By Jake Pickering The Washington Redskins National Football League franchise is a disgrace! In the year 2020, Washington team owner Daniel Snyder cannot possibly continue to rationalize keeping his ridiculously racist team name in the face of widespread, righteous public condemnation of Snyder’s racist recalcitrance. Our nation’s capitol’s team name “The Redskins” will be retired […]
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NASCAR Meets With Minister Pushing for Racial Equality
By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer As the Rev. Greg Drumwright watched members of his ministry crowd the fence at Talladega Superspeedway to cheer for Black driver Bubba Wallace, he realized his first NASCAR race was the start of his immersion into stock car racing. Less than three weeks later, Drumwright has a seat at […]
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THE RUN DOWN – Bubba Wallace Nascar Noose Scandal
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green talks Nascar driver Bubba Wallace and the trending stories in the AFRO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER.
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Wallace, NASCAR’s Black Agent of Change, Doing ‘What Feels Right’
By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer Being an agent of change in NASCAR cuts both ways for Bubba Wallace. He is seen as a hero to some, particularly those who have longed for a Black driver to shake things up in a predominantly White sport. To others, the 26-year-old Wallace represents something else entirely and […]
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WNBA Announces Plan To Tip Off 2020 Season
WNBA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO TIP OFF 2020 SEASON – Each team to play 22 games; regular-season action tips off in late July – – Players to receive full pay, full benefits in modified season – – WNBA 2020 season will feature bold commitment to social justice – NEW YORK, June 15, 2020 – After significant discussions with the […]
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Saints’ Jenkins Joins CNN As Social Justice Contributor
The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins will join CNN as a contributor focusing on racial and social justice, the network announced Monday. “I believe I can be a voice for other athlete activists and those who have dedicated their lives to changing legislation, policies and reforms for human equality,” […]
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Do The Right Thing NFL!
By Dr. Herbert (H. J.) Harris As we observe the recent apologies of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the NFL (National Football League), it is important to note that professional sports, including the NFL, has long been afflicted with the paradigm of racism. Below is an excerpt from “Solving […]