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Imagine getting fired from ESPN for being racist and then getting a Presidential Medal of Freedom from an impeached president who got sued by the federal government for being racist.
Where are you when you learned that Cardi B told Tomi Lahren she'd dog walk her?
I don't even know what it means, but it's up there with Nino Brown saying "sit your five dollar ass down before I make change out of it."
here it is. your 1963 March on Washington hot take.
"civil rights intimidation march"
Mobile Register.
so, remember this when they tell you how much everyone loved MLK and his I have a Dream speech.
#BlackintheIvory
A few years after I got the job, I was told I only got it because I was Black. My reply was, "you've gotten everything because your were white." And there may or may not have been some more specific words.
the Black athlete is an easy target for Trump. He understands America's historic demand for the Black athlete to "shut up and play" and that his racist base will always support a demand for their silence.
"tell the white people of America and all over the world that if they don't seem to care for the things black people do, they should not go to see black people perform." 1968, John Carlos
"What you can't have is a couple athletes driving around in Ferraris while everybody else is basically having a hard time making ends meet."
@MittRomney
, who's in favor of athlete compensation for name, image and likeness, explains there needs to be adjustments to the approach.
1985. 8th grade
@dawnstaley
with 25 points, 10 assists, 10 steals. Average 40 a game.
They called her “Title IX” because she was that important to the game.
“This girl is genuine point guard.” John Chaney
“The girl should have a great future.”
She lived up to the hype.
here it is. your 1963 March on Washington hot take.
"civil rights intimidation march"
Mobile Register.
so, remember this when they tell you how much everyone loved MLK and his I have a Dream speech.
everyone: this is hella racist.
today's MSM: after further review, she was just shouting directions to the science class. Im sorry for jumping to conclusions.
The
@MLB
had the chance to honor an iconic trailblazer and
@Braves
legend Hank Aaron.
Instead, the bowed to the woke disinformation campaign of the Left—to the detriment of hardworking Georgians and small businesses.
Full statement below ⬇️
When Atlanta brought the Braves to the city they did so to show they were a modern southern city moving past their racism.
Bringing Trump to the Braves game to do the chop is a signal that they are back where they started.
Congratulations to Nick Bosa on being picked number two in the NFL Draft. You will be a great player for years to come, maybe one of the best. Big Talent! San Francisco will embrace you but most importantly, always stay true to yourself. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
In these troubled times we need to pursue Dr. King’s dream for America with passion and vigor. The words of his “I Have a Dream” address mean as much today as when they were delivered. Dr. King is a true American inspiration.
Carolina’s is expected to target former NFL head coaches Jay Gruden and Bill O’Brien in its search for a new offensive coordinator, per league sources.
Carolina also expected to be interested in talking with Rams’ OC Kevin O'Connell.
"As long as the Negro is humble and submissive he is approved by the majority group, but when he demands his rights he is regarded by many as arrogant and a trouble maker." Jackie Robinson
After arranging for Colin Kaepernick to work out for the Seahawks this week, Seattle postponed the trip when the quarterback declined to stop kneeling during the national anthem next season, league sources tell ESPN.
More ahead on NFL Live now.
“To me, this is bigger than football, and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” Colin Kaepernick
To be clear, "fans" means white. So we should say, white fans don't want to hear about racism for 2 minutes the anthem plays. They paid their $ to see the black bucks bash their brains in.
During the Civil Rights Movement there were a number of black athletes like Dak Prescott that publicly refused to get involved.
They got called out for it.
Has
@BubbaWallace
apologized to all of those great NASCAR drivers & officials who came to his aid, stood by his side, & were willing to sacrifice everything for him, only to find out that the whole thing was just another HOAX? That & Flag decision has caused lowest ratings EVER!
Jackie warned us.
1968, Jackie Robinson on Ronald Reagan.
"If the GOP should nominate Nixon or Reagan, it would be telling the black man it cares nothing about him or his concerns."
The guy in the middle has a song called “Fuck the Police,” and the company putting this on is blacklisting a player because he asked for police accountability.
Do I got this right?
It’s official;
Your favorite sports historian is officially a full professor.
Now I can dedicate myself full time to convincing y’all that Dominique Wilkins was the 1987 MVP.
SI Daily Cover: The Vikings were one of the first franchises to advocate for social justice.
After George Floyd was killed 20 blocks from their stadium, they looked to set the new standard for NFL teams