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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, nine leading national civil rights and racial justice organizations formally announced their joint opposition to the Washington NFL team locating its new stadium in the District of Columbia unless the team agrees to drop the “R-word” Washington Football Team) racial slur as its mascot. The coalition, which previously denounced the team’s […]

Adrian Peterson has found his new team and it’s kind of perfect for him. Peterson was signed by The Washington Football Team, how perfect! The Washington Football Team are always getting “spanked,” so he should feel right at home! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM

  After a stellar rookie season in 2012, all signs point to Robert Griffin III not being on that same level again, according to one NFL offensive coach. Chatting with ESPN.com‘s Mike Sando for his annual ranking of quarterbacks, the coach mentioned Griffin’s current status in the league, saying, “There’s no coming back.” “[Griffin] is […]

According to the NFL Players Association, the average NFL career lasts about three years and is one of the shortest in all of professional sports. For…

The Washington Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III saw Tom Brady and the New England Patriots‘ practices during preseason last year, and he was impressed, according to MSN. “What you do learn from watching (Brady) — and then watching the Patriots organization — you get a big-picture look at it,” Griffin said, via NFL. […]

  12/29/14- Huggy Lowdown goes in on Screech, the Washington DC’s football team and much more!

Has Robert Griffin III become more of a liability than an asset for Washington’s football team? According to an NESN report, that could very well be the case as it mentions teammates who are becoming more and more irritated with the former Heisman Trophy winner. So much so that other media sources are saying an […]

  12/01/14- Comedian Huggy Lowdown goes in on Busta Rhymes for his hilarious fall!

Rumor has it that the Washington football team is unlikely to extend Robert Griffin III‘s contract after much drama surrounding his return. According to ESPN, the team isn’t interested in committing to him for the long-term. He’s been extremely injury prone this season. It’s unfortunate since he led the football team to the playoffs and performed very well […]

The Washington Washington Football Team are one of the most beloved franchises of the National Football League, with a largely African-American fan base. Currently embroiled in a fight with prominent Native American groups over its racist nickname, the team’s past was also marked with controversy. George Marshall was the founder and owner of the Washington […]

NEW YORK (AP) — One of the nation’s largest newspapers says it will no longer use the name Washington Football Team when writing about Washington’s NFL team. The Daily News of New York said Thursday in a lead editorial titled “Sack the Name” that the reference will no longer be part of stories and columns. […]

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The “Hands up, don’t shoot” protest has made its way to the NFL. The Washington Washington Football Team secondary emerged from the stadium tunnel during pregame introductions Monday night with hands raised and palms forward. It was a show of solidarity with the people in Ferguson, Missouri, who are protesting the […]