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The contradictions of Atlanta sports and ‘Cop City’
Even in the African American mecca, we ignore the reality of death and destruction for the illusion of reform
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How to improve the Rooney Rule
Owners aren’t incentivized enough to comply with the rule. Here are some suggested revisions.
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Super Bowl LVII a Black victory regardless of the result
From the vantage point of history and Black culture, the classic between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts was a win for everyone
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Super Bowl: Patrick Mahomes can only be viewed through the lens of history
With a second championship, the Chiefs star buried the myths about Black quarterbacks and ushered in his era of the NFL
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‘Oh, he cute’: Jalen Hurts has ascended to NFL sex symbol
From social media to apparel sales, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback’s good looks and stellar play are drawing a thirsty following
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Pioneering quarterback Jimmy Raye sees Super Bowl as a culmination of a ‘life of denials’
New documentary about Michigan State legend tells how he helped prepare the way for Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Javon Hargrave savors trip to Super Bowl after having career year
South Carolina State alum recorded highs in sacks and fumble recoveries
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Joshua Williams caps season of growth with trip to Super Bowl
Rookie from Fayetteville State made key interception in AFC title game
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Black head coaches still absent from the NFL’s inclusive hiring progress
Despite improvements in teams’ front offices, commissioner Roger Goodell says before Super Bowl ‘there’s better work and more work ahead of us’