In what seems like a lifetime ago, Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers became an instantly polarizing figure in not only our sports media, but also our overall political discussion. When he chose to sit rather than stand for the playing of the National Anthem and then subsequently defended his action by calling to…
With a score of 28-3 late into the third quarter and an Atlanta Falcons lead, #BlackTwitter popped the champagne in its own special viral manner, letting the memes, gifs, and crying Jordan photo-overlays fly before the outcome was actually decided. A little too prematurely it would turn out, as the 4-Time Super Bowl Champion New…
Patriotism for the Black American can be a tricky concept, but that has never stopped us from showing off our national pride. On every national holiday and during every Olympics, unabashed displays of pride resonate throughout Black communities across the country. These particular 2016 Rio Olympics were especially inspiring and joyous for us, as Black…
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