After a day-long investigation, the FBI has concluded that Bubba Wallace, the only Black full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup series, was not a victim of a hate crime. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and FBI special agent in charge…
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FBI Shrugs At Noose In Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR Garage, Says It Wasn’t New
The FBI released preliminary findings from its investigation into a noose found in the garage of NASCAR‘s highest-ranked Black driver, and it came across as the equivalent of a shrug of indifference. The symbol of racist hate associated with lynchings…
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NASCAR investigates racist threat against Bubba Wallace
Moore’s Ford Bridge lynchings (Photo by Mo Barnes for rolling out) Weeks after NASCAR’s only Black driver, Bubba Wallace, made a profound statement, he became a victim of racial intimidation. On June 21, the day NASCAR scheduled a race at…
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Stephen A. Smith Responds to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s Overtures to Colin Kaepernick: ‘Goodell Isn’t the Problem, the Owners Are the Problem’
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he supports the idea of teams signing Colin Kaepernick. Stephen A. Smith has since responded to Goodell and said he’s placing his efforts in the wrong places when tackling social justice issues. Kaepernick hasn’t played…
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Colin Kaepernick placed on ‘workout list’ for NFL team
Colin Kaepernick speaks to media after working out for NFL teams at Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (Photo credit: Terry Shropshire for Steed Media) Former star quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been given his first…
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Ezekiel Elliott and Other Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans Players Test Positive for the Coronavirus
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of several NFL players in Texas who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to NFL Network. Other players who’ve tested positive are also members of the Cowboys, and some Houston Texans…
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Carmelo Anthony Says He’s Not Sure If He’ll Come Back If the NBA Returns This Season
With NBA officials eyeing a tentative start date in July for the league to resume play, fans have expressed excitement about it, and so have some players. But Carmelo Anthony isn’t one of those players, and he may not return…
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Kobe Bryant to be honored with LA Area Emmy Governors Award
NEW YORK-APR 22: Former NBA player Kobe Bryant attends the ‘Dear Basketball’ screening at SVA Theatre during the 2017 TriBeCa Film Festival on April 22, 2017, in New York City. (Photo Credit: Debby Wong/Shutterstock) Late basketball legend Kobe Bryant will…
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NASCAR Driver Who’s Won Zero Races Quits Over Confederate Flag
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty For one NASCAR driver, the ban of the Confederate flag from events was a reason for him to quit racing with the company. According to NBC News, Ray Ciccarelli announced on Wednesday that he would…
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Michael Jordan Explains Why He Pledged $100 Million Toward Social Justice
Michael Jordan believes that education is the key to putting a dent in racism and lowering the barriers for those trying to better their financial standing. On Friday, June 6, Jordan and Jordan Brand, owned by Nike, have pledged to…
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