Haters always claim that Beyoncé never uses her platform to speak on important social issues. Well, one of the biggest headlines this year has been how NFL players knelt as part of a peaceful protest for equality. At Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year Event tonight, Bey presented an award to the man […]
As much hate as Colin Kaepernick is getting from conservatives, he’s still winning! GQ picked him as Citizen of the Year which shows that there are others who actually believe in equal rights too. Kaepernick’s decision to PEACEFULLY protest has sparked conversations all across the country. This is exactly what we wanted/needed. It’s time to […]
I applaud “The View” for continuing to talk about the topics that some Americans are too afraid to touch on. In order to heal the world, we need to have more conversations like these. It’s healthy to have disagreements with one another as long as it’s in a respectful way. Take a look at what […]
It takes courage to #TakeAKnee and speak out about the injustices of our nation. People are afraid to start the conversation, but that’s the only way to find healing. It’s a shame and hella disgraceful that we still have to have this conversation in 2017. Our country should be further along than where we are […]
Teresa and Rick Kaepernick said they stand behind Colin as he continues his National Anthem protest in defense of Black lives.
Colin Kaepernick took the country by controversial storm a couple of months ago when he kneeled during the National Anthem before one of his 49ers games. He sparked a nationwide debate about protest and a much-needed conversation about race in America, and subsequently was praised by many, both famous and non-famous, for his very public […]
The Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall announces that he has ended his national anthem protest. He cites positive change toward ending police violence.
In honor of the brave athlete's 29th birthday, we honor his confidence, strength and Blackness with photos of Colin Kaepernick looking like Black excellence.
At a rally over the weekend, Donald Trump decided to talk about… the NFL? The NFL has had less-than-stellar ratings this season, and Trump is partially blaming Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest voicing concerns over racial inequality. Trump took the stage in Denver as the Broncos were playing the San Diego Chargers. He told the crowd he was wondering […]
https://twitter.com/Eminem/status/788776034590199809 “Jumped out of the second floor of a record store/ With a Treacherous Four cassette and a cassette recorder,” Eminem rhymes at the start of his brand-new track. “In Ecuador with Edward Norton/ Witness the metamorphosis of a legend growing/ Like an expert swordsman from the Hessian war and/ Hence the origin of the Headless Horseman/ Born with the […]
In the latest issue of ESPN Magazine, New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony strays from basketball talk and focuses more on the issues that plague Black America. The ever-growing issue between law enforcement and and Black people has affect Melo and his hometown of Baltimore which just acquitted six police officers after facing charges resulting from the April […]
A youth football team from Texas saw their coach fired and their football season canceled for taking a knee during the National Anthem.