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Artist rendering of Jay-Z at a desk with a framed younger photo of himself plus a football, Super Bowl trophy and Grammy Award. Culture

JAŸ-Z is re-entering a different America

Despite his Super Bowl halftime success, JAŸ-Z’s empire has become a mirror for collective cynicism about power and ascent.

Vance Joseph coaches from the sidelines. Sports

NFL’s Black assistant coaches need support. The NFLPA should speak up.

Outgoing Fritz Pollard Alliance executive director makes a different suggestion for player activism

DeMeco Ryans Sports

There are only 3 Black NFL head coaches. Does that matter to players?

At the draft combine, there’s no consensus on the importance of Black men leading teams

Jordyn Tyson stiff-arms a defender and runs with the ball. Sports

How NFL draft prospect Jordyn Tyson can make history with his brother in Cleveland

One of the top receivers in the 2026 draft, Tyson has a shot to play in the same city as Jaylon, a key Cleveland Cavaliers guard

Tyren Montgomery catches the ball. Sports

How John Carroll receiver Tyren Montgomery went from basketball walk-on to NFL draft prospect

Inspiration from his mother pushed Senior Bowl star to pursue football career despite never playing in high school

Bad Bunny Sports

Andscape at the Super Bowl: BAD BUNNY, the ‘BLACKOUT’, 2026 look ahead

Jason Reid, Justin Tinsley and William C. Rhoden break down the halftime show, Black coaches’ struggle and next season’s top storylines

2026 NFL Black quarterback tiers Sports

The 2026 NFL Black quarterback tiers

From ‘he gone’ to ‘he’s not going anywhere,’ a look at five classes of Black NFL QBs headed into the offseason

Frisman Jackson Sports

At Super Bowl, Black assistant coaches still optimistic despite ‘blackout’

Seattle Seahawks position coaches Frisman Jackson, Justin Hinds leave Santa Clara with unbroken spirit toward Black coaching climb

From left to right: Beyoncé, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Shedeur Sanders. Sports

2026 NFL predictions: Beyoncé, a Bears-Ravens Super Bowl and Jalen Hurts’ last ride in Philly

Martenzie Johnson, Justin Tinsley and Clinton Yates guess what will happen in the NFL in 2026

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