Social Justice
Sports
Many college coaches are out of their comfort zone in statements on George Floyd
Most of the Top 25 football and basketball coaches weighed in, but their language varied widely
Culture
Why we can’t stop thinking about George Floyd’s neck
Physically and historically, it is the point of subjugation and control
The relevance of Colin Kaepernick and his courageous stand for social justice
During these trying times, it becomes more evident that Kaepernick’s protest for social justice was more important than any touchdown pass he’d ever thrown
Sports
‘He represented us’: George Floyd’s lasting impact as a two-sport athlete in Houston
Floyd’s death has hit particularly hard for those with roots in the 3rd Ward
Culture
Why a viral meme of Martin Luther King Jr. is disrespectful
The meme is an example of how a man who stood for so much is still so grossly misappropriated
Sports
David Fizdale: A voice for the voiceless
‘What good is it to make it if you don’t use your platform to speak up?’
Culture
A letter to my white friends
You come to me as an expert on sports, but I am also an expert on being black
Culture
A police expert explains why brothers get arrested for not social distancing
Officers are using the same tactics that have long led to resentment in black communities