Given that the Detroit Lions was one of the franchises that voted for the new NFL policy and has remained silent on the matter unlike Chris Johnson of the New York Jets, it is unlikely that the team w…
Frequently a historical tidbit reminds us of the saying that there is nothing new under the sun. Turns out the NFL's new draconian policy mandating that players stand and "show respect" for the flag …
And so it begins. In an important move that recognizes the power of the almighty dollar, a petition has been started that requests that sponsors drop the National Football League as a client. Advert…
At its annual Spring League meeting, the NFL announced that players will be required to “stand and show respect” for the national anthem if they are on the sidelines. Any player that refuses to do so…
Article below by Julia Manchester at thehill.com. Contrary to recent absurd protestations by Sunkye West, our people have always resisted our dehumanization and mistreatment in this country. NFL play…
Article by Charles Robinson at yahoo.com. As more and more information emerges reflecting the utter disdain the NFL and its owners had for Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the anthem, the strong…
New York Jets Chairman and CEO Chris Johnson stepped up to the plate by agreeing to pay any fines levied on players who demonstrate during the national anthem, and also pledging not to punish any play…
So, the truth comes out regarding the votes of owners on the new NFL policy. Listening to Roger Goodell and the owners who announced the policy at a press conference, one would think there was a form…
As facts continue to emerge from the meeting where NFL owners decided to adopt a new national anthem policy, it appears that the vote has been mischaracterized by Roger Goodell. First, the vote was u…
This journey to chronicle the remarkable movement in which we find ourselves continues to reveal interesting nuggets of history. While it has been discussed extensively that the national anthem becam…