A few short weeks ago, Colin Kaepernick drew widespread criticism—even from some of us—for sitting during the national anthem. But now, he has almost single-handedly forced a national dialogue on police brutality/free speech/patriotism. The thing is athletes in activism isn’t new. It’s just returned after a generation of fearful, endorsement- protecting athletes (I’m looking … [Read more...]
You Won’t Believe What’s Bringing Civil Rights Icon John Lewis to Tears
A United States Navy replenishment oiler has been named in honor of Georgia congressman and civil rights legend, John Lewis (D-Ga.). Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, made the announcement Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C. Lewis cried when Mabus stopped by his office a few months ago to share what was then an idea, he told NBCBLK. "He said, 'I have been so moved … [Read more...]