Sports & Politics

#Black Lives Matter: Athletes and Entertainers Standing Up

One of the most unfortunate effects of oppression on the oppressed is the internalization of the negative propaganda about themselves. In any society that chooses to [...]

The Mega Rich Black Athlete: Al Hayman and Money May a Template

While the NFL is the number one sport in America and with the NBA growing by leaps and bounds both domestically and internationally and Baseball continuing to hold a large following; one would assume that [...]

NBA Basketball and Social Responsiblity: Charles Barkley on Black People

In light of all the recent events around the death of black men at the hands of police across America, I tried to take a 10 minute reprieve from all of the news about protest, pundits on each side of the issue [...]

Mass Incarceration and the Death of Boxing

While the sport of boxing continues to decline in popularity throughout the United States as can be expected there are numerous theories being floated as to why this is happening. Some will say it is because [...]

The Decline of the Black Baseball Player

The decline in the number of Black Americans playing professional baseball in the Major League has been dramatic. What was once the most popular sport among African-Americans has now become a sport where very [...]

Before Jordan – After Jordan: BJ – AJ

Once upon a time a baby was born to homeless parents in a stable. The mother was a young girl whom many believe was impregnated by an immaculate conception. The man; a carpenter by trade that would come to [...]

Unforgivable Blackness Jack Johnson Heavyweight Champ of the World: Boxing and Politics Part 1

Once upon a time the fine art of pugilism better known as boxing was the most popular sport in America. It was one of the oldest sport and was seen as the ultimate test of sportsmanship and manhood. What other [...]

Ray Rice – Domestic Abuse or Media Lynching of the Black Male Image

The domestic abuse case of Ray Rice the former Baltimore Ravens running back and Rutgers star is dominating the headlines of the major “corporate owned” media outlets. The question to be asked is to what [...]