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...]