Sports & Society
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Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Brown was virtually unstoppable in every arena. Whether on the field, as a Hollywood film hero…
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Activist Tony Lewis Jr. Continues Fight for Family Reunification
Tony Lewis Jr.’s story of marching on the frontlines for reuniting families affected by mass incarceration is proof that change…
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Senior class selects NFL star, social activist Marshawn Lynch to speak at Princeton Class Day
Super Bowl-winning running back Marshawn Lynch, who is known for his community service and social justice work, has been selected…
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NFL legend, ‘Dirty Dozen’ star Jim Brown dies at 87
Jim Brown’s NFL career spanned just nine seasons from 1957-65, but he remains one of the NFL’s legendary running backs.…
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Former NFL Player Ray Lewis: ‘Let’s Make Lives Matter’
As New Jersey’s largest city continues to grapple with urban violence, Former NFL player Ray Lewis sent an “urgent” call…
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Jay Z’s Roc Nation convenes social justice summit to drive action amid midterms
The social justice arm of Jay Z’s record label, Roc Nation, has convened a coalition of social justice leaders from…
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“His passion and dedication were truly inspiring”: NFL world bids farewell to legendary Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay | NFL News
Jim Irsay (via Getty Images) Indianapolis Colts owner and NFL legend Jim Irsay died peacefully at the age of 65,…
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Can the NFL get a hoot and holler?
I jumped out a decade — wait a minute, nearly 25 years ago — when the Browns left Cleveland. How…
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Scott Turner’s Path from Football to Leading Housing Reform | NFL News
Image via SCOTT TURNER/FACEBOOK Scott Turner, a former professional football player, has transitioned from playing on the field to a…
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Jay-Z Can’t Roc With The NFL Unless Kaepernick Gets A Seat At The Table : NPR
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Jay Z at Roc Nation’s Manhattan headquarters on August 14, announcing a partnership between the…