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I like sports and the restart of the NBA would nice, But…..? The news of the Oura smart ring being used by NBA players in the Walt Disney World facilities in Orlando. Has me wondering what about Medical Health Care Professionals? Just for starters. Well, according to Cnet.com. More than 2,000 health care workers took […]
It’s been 2 weeks since NASCAR has banned the confederate flag from its events. Now there is a federal investigation being launched to find out who is responsible for putting a noose in the garage of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the league. NASCAR President Steve Phelps released a statement at a news […]
The NFL is pledging $250 million over 10-years to ‘combat systemic racism’. The NFL is also committed to collaborating with players to determine new paths forward in support of programs to address criminal justice reform. As well as police reform, and economic/educational advancement of underprivileged communities. Plus, the NFL intends to leverage its media properties, […]
LeBron James is working on protecting the Black vote with “More Than a Vote,”. A group of Black athletes and entertainers coming together to bring awareness about voting rights. He’ll be joined by Atlanta Hawks Trae Young, Phoenix Mercury Skylar Diggins-Smith, Former NBA/ current ESPN broadcaster Jalen Rose and more. The goal? Protecting the voting […]
NASCAR announced Wednesday they have banned the Confederate flags from all events, races and properties effective immediately. This comes after driver Bubba Wallace, a Black driver at the top level, called for the banning of the flag earlier this week. Wallace also had the words “Black Lives Matter” on his vehicle Wednesday night at Martinsville, […]
Around the nation, colleges are finishing up their enrollment and bragging about high numbers of Black athletes in their ranks. The numbers of African American coaches and coordinator positions are much lower according to a review of the Football Bowl Subdivision schools. Professor of African American Studies and History at Fordham University, Mark Naison is […]
My thoughts on Roger Goodell apology on peaceful protest in the NFL is garbage. I look at the timing of everything and this apology comes days after Drew Brees made the statement about disrespecting the flag and was immediately corrected. In Roger Goodells apology, he said the NFL condemned racism of any kind and they […]
Drew Brees doesn’t get it. Even after joined in on Blackout Tuesday supporting protests against police brutality. The NFL New Orleans Saints’ star quarterback made comments that criticized Quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Saying “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America,” His reason. Thinking of the sacrifices many Americans […]
On Tuesday afternoon, the NFL sent a message to all its franchises saying that training camps must be held at the teams home facility this year. This policy is most likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but may be the new normal for years to come. The Buffalo Bills have held their training camp at […]
On June 2, 2020 the NBA, along with many fans, friends and family members had to say goodbye to a great man. According to a release from his family, Wes Unseld has passed away, losing a battle with health problems and most recently pneumonia. Wes Unseld was a professional basketball player, coach and executive who […]
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