When we talk about athletes who are also influential civil rights activists, the same names rise…
Category: Social Issues
It’s Bigger Than Basketball: How Jordan and LeBron Could Team Up For A Bigger Cause
We know Michael Jordan has not been known for his political and social opinions and work.…
Stephen Jackson is Leading Protests and It Doesn’t Surprise His Former Teammates
Stephen Jackson, who had a successful 14 year NBA career, is now at the forefront of…
How DeMarcus Cousins Got Tone Deaf Kings Announcer Grant Napear Fired
Grant Napear, Sacramento Kings play by play announcer for 32 years, is out of a job…
Do You Understand Now? Colin Kaepernick Spoke Up And America Chose Not To Listen
On August 26th, 2016, before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, Colin Kaepernick sat…
Sports Are About to Start Back Up, But Don’t Lose Focus On What Really Matters
I am a sports journalist, a fan, a participant. Sports have been at the epicenter of…
“Silence Can Be Deafening”: White People Should Follow the Example Ryan Saunders Has Set
After George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police, Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Ryan Saunders took an…
“Don’t Tell Me To Stick To Sports”: Sports, Politics and Social Issues Can’t Be Separated
In recent years the collision of sports, politics and social issues have seemingly reached new heights.…
