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Why Robert Griffin, III Getting Backlash for Appreciating His White Wife on Instagram is Foolish

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Why are we still talking about the problems with interracial relationships?

When NFL quarterback Robert Griffin, III posted a video on Instagram showing appreciation to his white wife, people naturally went off the handle and resumed the discussion on why it is bad for black men to date interracially. This is a discussion that is getting old by the minute for two reasons. First, as society changes and black people continue to climb the socioeconomic ladder, their dating preferences will evolve along with them. Second, and most important, if black women want to see black men “stay home”, all they have to do is listen to what black men say they want and provide that!

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Kyrie Irving Does Not Want to Resume NBA Play to Keep Focus on Black Lives Matter – Our Thoughts

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Is opting not to play the most practical way for NBA players to help keep the focus on Black Lives Matter?

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving recently expressed not supporting the NBA resuming play via a “bubble” setup at Disney World because he fears it will distract from Black Lives Matter. We discuss whether there is merit to this concern, or whether it actually makes more sense to play in order to keep the focus where he believes it should be.

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George Floyd: Reflections and Solutions

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Shifting our mentality towards a focus on real solutions.

With the world on fire, we discuss the fallout from the murder of George Floyd, and moreover, delve into tangible ways that we can find solutions to systemic racism. This commentary is about SOLUTIONS. There is plenty of content out there lamenting the state of affairs, so there is no need for us to pile on to it. Let’s self-reflect and focus on pragmatism. If you’re looking for ideas in terms of participating in movements that can instigate true change, check out the #blackoutday2020 movement.

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Coronavirus – Lessons and Opportunities

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What are the lessons we can learn and opportunities we can take advantage of during the coronavirus pandemic?

Things are tough due to the coronavirus pandemic, but we believe that there are lessons that we can learn and even opportunities that can come from it, especially given the economic toll that the virus has taken. We discuss those lessons and opportunities.

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant: 1978 – 2020

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NBA legend Kobe Bryant tragically loses his life in a helicopter crash on the morning of January 26, 2020. We give our thoughts as best we can.

For a special edition to the platform, we gather to discuss the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who along with his daughter Gianna Bryant and 7 others, perished in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. We reflect on what he respectively meant to us both within the sports context, as well as symbolically. [Read more…]