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“Colin In Black And White” Manifests The Power And Politics Of Hair For Black Athletes

A few years ago, I was on a flight to an academic conference for a research presentation. A few minutes after sitting down, an older...
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Michigan Running Back Uses NIL Earnings To Buy Turkeys For The Community

NIL deals have the potential to earn college athletes lots of money. But when their earnings are used for more than their own interests,...
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Black Athletes React To Kyle Rittenhouse Acquittal

The verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial was by no ways surprising. Many expected it to happen based upon the judge's antics and...
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“Anything Is Possible” Reminds Us Of The Greatness Of Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett is one of the greatest to ever play the sport of basketball. He was a 15x NBA All-Star, league MVP, Defensive Player of...
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NAACP Urges Free Agents To Say “No” To Texas

Texas has enacted a sweeping number of restrictions, adversely affecting large parts of the state's population. From restrictions on voting and a woman's right to...
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Enes Kanter Takes Brave Stand For Tibet So China Pulls Celtics’ Game Feed

Enes Kanter is not one to hold his tongue for anyone, especially when it comes to human rights issues. He has openly and fearlessly criticized...
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Kevin Durant Continues To Ball As An Investor

Kevin Durant, already one the best basketball players in the NBA today, has continued to develop his game off the court and has become...
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Famed Sports Posters Going Digital Through Blockchain-Based Costacos Collection

If you're a 70s or 80s baby, you remember sports posters and probably had them on every wall in your room. That meant that...
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Hip-Hop Will Finally Take Over The Super Bowl Halftime Show In 2022

Hip-hop fans, your prayers have been answered and your frustrations have been quelled. Hip-hop will finally represent at the Super Bowl. Today it was revealed that...
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Racist Homecoming Date Sign Refers To Black People Picking Cotton

Racism and ignorance know no bounds, even in high school. There were monkey sounds at a girl's basketball game, slave auctions on Snapchat, attacks on...
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Black Excellence In NCAA Wrestling Has Deep Roots

Collegiate wrestling isn't widely recognized as a home for Black champions. But if you're "rooting for everyone Black", you need to pay attention to...
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Welcome To First And Pen

Welcome to First And Pen! Today, January 11th, 2021, is our official launch day and I'm honored to be your host. "First And Pen"...
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Honoring Billy McClain And Tulsa, The Black Boxing Mecca

On May 31st and June 1st, 1921, they tried to destroy everything. In one of the worst massacres in American history, white terrorists eviscerated Black...
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Black H.S. Softball Player Humiliated By Being Forced To Cut Her Hair In A Game

"Does anyone have any scissors?" That's what a Black softball player was faced with during a recent game in North Carolina. Not tips on her...
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GOP Controlled Wisconsin Assembly Votes To Require National Anthem At Sporting Events

As adamant as Republicans are about not injecting politics into sports, they seem to do it more often than not. This week, they did...
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