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Minority Coaches

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In the NFL’s coaching ranks, equality is still but a dream

The promised land is nowhere in sight as Black NFL assistants are still too often judged on the color of their skin

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So much for progress on inclusive hiring in the NFL

In yet another hiring cycle, Black coaches are seeing a clear double standard

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‘The running back whisperer’: The Browns’ rushing success starts with Stump Mitchell

The longtime running backs coach has brought the best out of Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt and other Pro Bowl running backs in the NFL

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Red Sox coach Bianca Smith has spent her career proving she belongs

The first Black female coach in professional baseball hopes her story inspires others

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Will Black coaches get fair shot at recent NFL openings?

Black candidates should have assurance that a level playing field exists in the NFL and that they’re not simply a box being checked

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Erik Spoelstra and the lack of Asian coaches in the NBA

Asian coaches in hoops often wonder where they belong in the conversation

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Oregon law on hiring minority college coaches works, so why isn’t it used elsewhere?

It’s 10 years old but the NCAA and most states ignore its potential

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Rivera’s ouster in Carolina leaves NFL with only three full-time head coaches of color

League still struggles with diversity, in both coaching numbers and front-office positions