Civil Rights Stories

Abby Wambach Proud Of NFL Protesters Who Choose Not To Be 'Vanilla'

Former U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star was an advocate during her career.
Billie Jean King: Althea Gibson Would Be Bigger Deal Had She Been Male

She is the Jackie Robinson of tennis.
Charles Barkley Focuses On Curiosity, Not Hot Takes In 'American Race'

Former NBA star travels to Baltimore, Dallas, Los Angeles and Atlanta to analyze racism.
Laila Ali Carries Muhammad Ali's Legacy With Her Own Twist

On The Greatest's first birthday after his death, his daughter explains how she remembers him.
Muhammad Ali Sent This Supportive Telegram To A Jailed Martin Luther King Jr. In 1967

The boxer wrote this note to the Civil Rights activist while he was in a Birmingham prison.
11 Kanye West Lyrics He Contradicts By Meeting Donald Trump (And 3 He Validates)

Rapper shows odd support for the president-elect considering his work.
Snoop Dogg says Colin Kaepernick needs to choose - football or revolutionary? | UNDISPUTED

The Fidel Castro comments show Kap can't do both.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Kaepernick Protest Is Legal But 'Dumb And Disrespectful'

The liberal Supreme Court justice rips the rebellious NFL quarterback.
LeBron Is More Definitive Than Carmelo In Answering Kaepernick/Anthem Question

NBA stars are finally addressing national-anthem protests.
Why Chip Kelly's Support Of Colin Kaepernick Is Consistent With His Character

Accused of racism a year ago, the 49ers coach is in the middle of a civil rights movement.