In The Scope: NBA Learns Price of Political Speech Has Low Exchange Rate In China
This week has seen the NBA fall under much scrutiny both home and abroad after Rockets general manager Daryl Morey took to Twitter to let off his thoughts on the […]
Category Archives: Outreach
In The Scope: Botham Jean Tragedy Worthy Of Athlete Protest Movement
When are we as African-Americans going to get the full protections we deserve under the law? And regarding Botham Jean, where is the call for justice coming from among the most influential of us — the professional athletic community?
In The Scope: Yankees Legend Bernie Williams Takes Walk With Purpose
As a public face in the battle against Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Williams faces many realities and struggles he’s dealt with in his life, dating back to his time as a professional baseball player.
In The Scope: CBD Products Has Attention of Gronk, Fellow Athletes Seeking Pain Relief
It is time for professional leagues to start listening to the players and consider the idea of legalizing medical marijuana just like a few federal states have for everyday usage.
In The Scope: Jay-Z, NFL Each Disrespect Kaepernick, Social Justice With Squeeze Out
The NFL and Jay-Z can be applauded for their respective efforts to create change, but true change can never be created by either interest until Colin Kaepernick is either at the table with them or at its head.
Sneaker Feast Showcases New Styles, Brings People Together
The meaning of ‘good’ was often embraced last Friday at “Sneaker Fest,” which took place as the nearby Complexcon was just kicking off at McCormick Place.
White Sox: Anderson Comes Into His Own As Rebuild Speeds Up
Among a good amount of young talented players starting to develop for the South Siders, Anderson more than holds his own as an attention-getter.
Preps: Soccer Showcase Opens Opportunities For Public School Athletes
The event offered over 60 of the best high school talents from Chicago Public Schools for an opportunity to show off their skills and abilities in front of collegiate soccer coaches from across the U.S.
Books: Martellus Bennett Returns To Chicago With Empowering Message For Young Black Men
Bennett revels in his current role as a creator and feels that it is in this chapter of his life where he will make a greater difference than he ever would as a Bear, Cowboy or Patriot.
NBA: Korver’s Letter Sets Progressive Template for White Males To Follow
More white people need to understand what Black men go through on a daily basis and actively join the movement to get the change we as a country really want and need to see.
