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Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce to the Scout Who Doubted Him: “How Ya Like Me  Now”

      Former Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce gave a steady dose of thank yous during his Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement speech — crediting all the people who’ve impacted his life. To the Lord, his father Jesse Bruce, his mother Karetha Bruce, his former teammates, his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and several others. Bruce did his best to recognize them all. […]

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Receives $1.4M Endowment From Hess Corporation

      Barrier-breaking baseball legend Jackie Robinson left behind a legacy that will echo for generations to come and the foundation founded in his honor recently received a major donation to further its mission of empowering youth from disenfranchised communities to become the changemakers of tomorrow. The Hess Corporation awarded the Jackie Robinson Foundation with a $1.4 million grant. […]

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‘Oppressive Policy’: Racial Justice Organizations Condemn Black Lives Matter Ban At Olympics

     Despite that, the International Olympic Committee reissued their stance on barring political speech or silent acts of protest at the games, with a specific reference to the phrase “Black Lives Matter. Participating athletes will be banned from wearing apparel or any forms of merchandise with the movement phrase, along with taking a knee or raising a fist. […]