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Black ownership group looks to bring ‘Jackie Robinson moment’ to the NFL

The African American Sports & Entertainment Group has put a bid on the Oakland Coliseum site with plans to bring football back to the city

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Willie Brown was among talented HBCU players who changed the NFL

The AFL gave black players such as the Oakland Raiders defensive back the chance to play

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Episode 25

The Roundtable: Cam Newton spills all the tea; deciphering Khalil Mack and California’s Fair Pay to Play Act

Also, is Raiders LB Vontaze Burfict’s suspension too long?

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Antonio Brown thinks he’s the victim

His career won’t recover until he accepts responsibility for his actions

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Episode 10

The Roundtable: Raiders, Warriors leaving Oakland, dehumanizing of players and black trauma of ‘When They See Us’

Are Toronto Raptors fans as ruthless as the Beyhive?

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Raiders’ firing of Reggie McKenzie latest in disturbing trend for black execs in NFL

The NFL will soon have only one African-American general manager

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Taj Tashombe’s plan to keep A’s in Oakland for long haul is rooted in fan base’s diversity

The team’s vice president of external affairs, an Oakland, California, native, is charged with community engagement and outreach for a new ballpark

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Eldridge Dickey: the first black quarterback drafted in the first round

The Tennessee State star never played his position in the pros

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JaMarcus Russell went from top overall pick to NFL bust in a hurry

A pro career that figured to be full of promise lasted just 31 games

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