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The ‘Slave Side’ of NFL Sundays

James Harris / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 In his new book, "The Slave Side of Sunday," former NFL player Anthony Prior writes about the legacy of racism in professional sports "We are not looked at as leaders, rather, just a labor force where the money is generated Plantation capitalism is still alive today," he tells Truthdig contributor James Harris (Audio and text interview with the author) . Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The ‘Slave Side’ of NFL Sundays

James Harris / Truthdig Mar 10, 2006 In his new book, "The Slave Side of Sunday," former NFL player Anthony Prior writes about the legacy of racism in professional sports "We are not looked at as leaders, rather, just a labor force where the money is generated Plantation capitalism is still alive today," he tells Truthdig contributor James Harris (Audio and text interview with the author) . Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Exit Howard Stern, Enter Possibility

James Harris / Truthdig Jan 9, 2006 Howard Stern's move to Sirius just might change the radio business for good. But will the change be for the better? James Harris reports. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Baseball? That Ain’t Hood

James Harris / Truthdig Jan 4, 2006 African Americans are abandoning baseball in droves. But should we care? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )