As I travel and speak across the country, I often say that it’s hard to understand a moment in history when you’re in it. 63 years ago, when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, I don’t think she had any idea we’d still be talking about it today. She knew what she was […]
As long as Colin Kaepernick is effectively banned from the NFL for protesting injustice and police brutality in America, no player should agree to any deal that weakens their power to not only bring him back, but ensure that what has happened to him never happens to another player again. On Thursday it was leaked […]
10/20/17- A conservative group is boycotting the NFL during veterans day weekend in support of Black players taking a knee. Chris wants to talk them real quick. Weekend boycott versus a season boycott? Hmmm… Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
Last night, NFL wide receiver Terrelle Pryor posted something on Instagram that I think perfectly summarizes why we are boycotting the NFL. Pryor said, and I quote “Being called a nigger several times to the point where an NFL employee had to step to me and stand by me the whole game from the 2nd […]
10/5/2017- Sybil called Tom out for watching the NFL game earlier this week! He says he didn’t support the NFL because he canceled his tickets but he can’t cancel cable! Sherri offered to talk with Tom on the phone and Sybil said he could have played outside! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For […]
If you had a chance to hear my segment on Tuesday, I spoke about how we are clearly at a point as a people in this country where we have to take some essential issues into our own hands. I spoke specifically about disaster relief and how we have to stop giving to organizations like […]
If you’re in Chicago hoping to catch a few football games this season, then don’t expect these two bars to entertain you. According to the Chicago Sun Times, The Velvet Lounge and Bureau Bar will not be playing any NFL games this season in support of Colin Kaepernick. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, […]
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The sight of defensive end Chris Long putting his arm around Eagles teammate Malcolm Jenkins during the national anthem inspired Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Cameron Jefferson to make his own statement. Jefferson raised his fist in what he called a silent, peaceful gesture protesting racial inequality before the Bills’ preseason […]
More and more we’re hearing talk of a boycott of the upcoming NFL season if some team doesn’t sign Colin Kaepernick who is being blackballed by the league and its team owners. In case you forgot what Kap did to incur the wrath of the NFL bosses, he had the nerve to publicly protest police […]
