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The Michael Oher situation illustrates how white people ignore other white people’s racismThe most frustrating thing about racism isn’t that it still exists, it’s that so many white people refuse to undeniably admit when it happens. Because if your first instinct was to think that Michael Oher was lying or making something out of nothing, you’re the reason why racism is still thriving....

Don’t support Gabe Kapler’s protest during the national anthem if you took issue with Colin Kaepernick’sSix years ago, a Black football player decided he wasn’t going to stand during the national anthem because America wasn’t holding up its end of the bargain when it came to protecting the people he cared about. The country lost it, and he lost his job. Six years later, a white baseball manager has de...

‘Malice at the Palace’ documentary is a reminder of the damage that coded language can cause“I’m never talking about this sh*t again. Can you get that on camera?”...

The Derek Chauvin verdict is what Colin Kaepernick was kneeling for

From the time Colin Kaepernick first sat, and later kneeled, during the National Anthem to when George Floyd’s murderer was found guilty on all counts, 1,698 days, 40,752 hours, and 2,445,120 minutes had passed. ...

Ahmaud Arbery, LeBron James & Jason Whitlock: How The Fear Of Blackness Gets Weaponized

This is a column about three black athletes....

Trayvon's Murder Reignited Athlete Activism, but Ahmaud Arbery and Sean Reed Show Little Has Changed

The killing of Ahmaud Arbery is Travon Martin 2.0....

History And The Media Have Been Unfair To Randy Moss

Randy Moss is more than just a football legend. ...

I Actually Listened To James Dolan's Song About Trayvon Martin

Did you hear about this? Yeah, James Dolan wrote a song about Trayvon Martin. Take all the time you need to compose yourself. ...

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Dwyane Wade And His Sons Are Trayvon Martin

Dwyane Wade, who Sharpied "RIP Trayvon Martin" and "We Want Justice" on his shoes in the wake of Martin's 2012 shooting, is still taking up for the slain Florida teen, this time on one September cover of EBONY....

by Andy Hutchins|

|Wed Aug 07 2013

Charles Barkley Sees Media's “Hidden Agenda" In George Zimmerman Case

Charles Barkley's eternal frankness makes him one of the most beloved media personalities in sports. His comments about the George Zimmerman trial, specifically in regards to the media's "hidden agenda" and the "racist views" spouted by "black or white" observers, are certainly frank....

by Andy Hutchins|

|Thu Jul 18 2013

The Zimmerman Verdict: The World Of Sports Reacts [UPDATING]

Many athletes have thoughts on George Zimmerman being found not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. Many, many thoughts....

by Andy Hutchins|

|Sun Jul 14 2013

"Late Friday, the references to MMA took on a new complexity." The prosecution in George Zimmerman's murder trial raises the specter of ground-and-pound. [Washington Post]...

by Sam Eifling|

|Sat Jun 29 2013

Witness In Trayvon Martin Trial Gives Perfect Answer To Stupid Question

Rachel Jeantel was cross-examined today by the defense team for George Zimmerman, who stands accused of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last year. Jeantel, who is the prosecution's star witness, was on the phone with Martin in the moments leading up to his fatal encounter with Zimmerman. In the...

by Tom Ley|

|Thu Jun 27 2013

Abandon Your Prejudices: LeBron James And The Heat Wear Hoodies For Trayvon Martin

LeBron James sent out the above photo on Twitter today, hashtagged "#WeAreTrayvonMartin #Hoodies #Stereotyped #WeWantJustice." (The Miami Herald described the image as "capturing the collective sorrow of so many," which rather misses the point.)...

by Tom Scocca|

|Mon Jun 17 2013

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