(CNBC) Auto racing giant NASCAR said Wednesday that it is banning the display of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties. The announcement is sure to be controversial with a number of NASCAR fans, some of whom continue to display Confederate flags and symbols at racing events even five years after the organization asked fans not to do so. Also Wednesday, … [Read more...] about NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag at All Events and Properties
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Christian NFL Player Adrian Peterson Says He and Other Players Will Take a Knee During Anthem
(The Christian Post) Veteran Christian NFL player Adrian Peterson of the Washington Redskins said when the 2020 season kicks off in September, he and other players plan to continue Colin Kaepernick’s controversial take a knee protest during the national anthem against racial injustice and instances of police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death. “Just four … [Read more...] about Christian NFL Player Adrian Peterson Says He and Other Players Will Take a Knee During Anthem
Spike Lee Praised Saints’ Drew Brees for Response to Donald Trump
(Bleacher Report) Film director, producer and screenwriter Spike Lee complimented New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for his recent comments to President Donald Trump during a Zoom call with Saints players on Tuesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter provided the report. "The guest speaker on today’s Saints' team Zoom call … [Read more...] about Spike Lee Praised Saints’ Drew Brees for Response to Donald Trump
Bubba Wallace Wants NASCAR to Ban Confederate Flags: ‘Get Them out of Here’
(Yahoo Sports) The Confederate flag isn’t as prominent at NASCAR races as it used to be. Though NASCAR has taken steps to help phase it out — it does not allow the use of the flag in any official capacity and started encouraging fans to stop bringing them to races in 2015 — some fans still bring the Confederate flag with them to the track. In the wake of George Floyd’s … [Read more...] about Bubba Wallace Wants NASCAR to Ban Confederate Flags: ‘Get Them out of Here’
Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop ‘We Are All the Same in His Eyes, No Matter What We Look Like.’
(The Increase) My heart has been burdened for the black people of our nation. This has been a very difficult year with the coronavirus pandemic and now the devastating murders of people like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. But this is not a new issue that has popped up out of nowhere like the coronavirus. This is a systemic issue that has plagued our nation for … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop ‘We Are All the Same in His Eyes, No Matter What We Look Like.’