Social Justice
Sports
How Andre Dawson continued Curt Flood’s legacy of protecting players’ rights
Hall of Fame outfielder named the recipient of the inaugural Curt Flood Award
Culture
Curtis Mayfield created a hybrid of spirit and soul that became the soundtrack for a movement
Mayfield demurred when folks tried to label him a protest singer. Yet he never stopped producing politically charged tunes.
Culture
Protest music found a home in contemporary pop
In the streets and on ‘Billboard,’ artists crafted a soundtrack to archive and document this summer’s latest iteration of the fight for Black lives
Culture
‘I Can’t Breathe’ is indeed the ‘Music for the Movement’
The four-track EP combines legendary covers and original music, from newcomer Keedron Bryant to rap star Rapsody
Sports
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
Sports
‘Black Lives Matter, people’: How the NBA’s social justice efforts dominated the season
How will the league and its players use their platforms going forward?
Culture
Truth, Hope and Justice Initiative provides healing for mothers of children killed by police
NBA moms join effort to bring awareness and support to victims’ families
Sports
How Sterling Brown is making an impact in the community with his Puma deal
‘We’re here to continue to help people that are victims to police brutality, racial injustice and financial burdens’
Sports
The education of Meyers Leonard
The Heat center, in his own words, reflects on standing for the national anthem and learning from his African American teammates