It is unfortunate—but it is a fact—that some Ethniks, both white and Negro, already are referring to the prospective national final as not just a game but a contest for racial honors. That’s how Frank Deford of Sports Illustrated described the prospect of Texas Western (now known as University of Texas at El Paso) playing in an NCAA final against the all-white teams of … [Read more...]
Unbelievable! Mizzou Athlete Strike Could Strip Players of Their Scholarships
So, Missouri is making headlines again. And, not surprisingly, it's an issue of race. But this time, that issue is shrouded in a proposed bill by Republican State Representative Rick Brattin. The bill, filed with the Missouri House of Representatives would do the following: "any college athlete who calls, incites, supports, or participates in any strike or concerted refusal … [Read more...]
Univ. of Missouri Black Football Players Fight Racism by Refusing to Play
Graduate students called for a walkout on Monday as protests demanding the University of Missouri president's ouster over racial insensitivity gained steam. Black student groups all semester have criticized President Tim Wolfe's handling of racism on campus. A black graduate student went on hunger strike last week to draw awareness to the issue and black football players … [Read more...]