Friday Five: September 4, 2020
A Basketball Friendship Became a Tag Team for Social Justice — Dorothy J. Gentry, New York Times
“They set the example, and the rest of the league followed. That just shows how much of a league we are, how much we pride ourselves on being more than just ballplayers.”
Ravens Show Guts with Bold Call to action, Provide Lesson on Social Justice for NFL — Jarrett Bell, USA Today
“I think the statement was really great, because it was very specific, and it outlined the things that we’re going to do in terms of initiatives that we want to support.”
Star Athletes from the NBA and NFL Announce Financial Investment in New Player-Led Video Content Platform PlayersTV — Mark Hall, Forbes
“PlayersTV sets a solid foundation for future entrepreneurs in sports and entertainment to build content, generate wealth, and own their intellectual property. Whether it’s leveraging this inclusive platform to share black and brown stories, identifying collaborative partnerships, or solidifying various acquisitions, I will push the boundaries of traditional TV, focus on innovation, and connect with our communities.”
Matthew and Kelly Stafford Give $1.5 million to UGA, in Part to Help Social Justice Initiatives — Michael Rothstein, ESPN
“This systemic racism is not going away unless we ALL work on it by working on ourselves and those around us. It’s time for everyone to do their part to help end this system.”
Steve Nash Will Use His Voice as Nets coach: ‘It’s Important to Support this Fight’ — Marc J. Spears — The Undefeated
“As a human being, it’s hard to live with racial injustice. It’s important for white people to take a deep look at what is occurring in our communities and what has been occurring for 400 years. A component of this conversation needs to be that white people need to not be offensive about white privilege or inequality.”
