NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has come forward to say the league was wrong for “not listening” to players’ concerns regarding racial inequality. In a new statement voicing support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Goodell said Friday via video message, “It has been a difficult time for our country, in particular Black people in our […]
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Standing together! Odell Beckham Jr., Patrick Mahomes and more NFL players united against racism in a powerful video and demanded support from their organization. Stars Demand Justice for George Floyd “It’s been 10 days since George Floyd was brutally murdered,” Michael Thomas began the message, which was shared by multiple […]
FILE PHOTO: The Citigroup Inc (Citi) logo is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo (Reuters) – Citigroup Inc (C.N) said on Friday it would “proactively” close some branches and reduce hours at others in light of protests around […]
NEW YORK (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday lobbed barbs at protesters who kneel during the national anthem, after NFL quarterback Drew Brees apologized for remarks he made about the practice. FILE PHOTO: Oct 29, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Lamarr Houston (58) and cornerback Kevin Johnson […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Colin Kaepernick (centre) and two other players kneel during the national anthem in 2016 The National Football League has said players can now protest during the US national anthem, as rallies continue against police brutality and racism. “We were wrong for not listening to […]
A Philadelphia police officer has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a video surfaced showing the man allegedly beating a 21-year-old Temple University student during recent protests, District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office announced Friday. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks to reporters on Feb. 6, 2019.Matt Rourke / […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Friday, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest. “It was an honor to compete alongside one of the most […]
Blac Chyna joined the ranks of Gabrielle Union in the criticism of the juggernaut network, NBC. She says the network is guilty of racist behavior just one day after Union filed a discrimination complaint against them, Page Six reported today. Back in October 2017, Chyna sued the entire Kardashian family […]