Courtesy of Andscape, a look at why the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Black Heritage Night is significant for more than baseball fans:
By the time Chris Tucker finally took the mound to throw out the first pitch Wednesday night, the [...]
Via CNN, an article on Brazil wearing all-black kit for the first time in its history as part of team’s anti-racism campaign:
The Brazilian men’s national team wore an all-black kit for the first time in its 109-year [...]
June
12,
2023
Via RunnersWorld, a look at an inspirational fixture of the running scene for more than 40 years, Rick Hoyt, who defied all odds and inspired many through his unwavering spirit and pursuit of athletic excellence. Beyond his [...]
Via Fair Observer, commentary on soccer's problem with racism and why it persists in the most globally inclusive and culturally diverse sport the world has ever seen:
“Racism is Normal”
“This organization is an [...]
May
25,
2023
Courtesy of The Washington Post, a look at how college athletes mobilized after George Floyd but, three years later, those groups have evolved:
Taiya Shelby wanted to capitalize on the moment.
Shelby, a member of the [...]
Via Andscape, an article on a longtime friend of Jim Brown's on the legacy of Brown's impact on civil rights - ‘He never thought the job was finished’:
On June 4, 1967, the Cleveland Summit, which is also referred to as [...]