The Associated PressFeb 7, 2020
The writer wove memoir and baseball and touched millions through his account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
DAVID GINSBURG and BEN WALKER / The Associated PressFeb 7, 2019
The Hall of Famer’s place in the sport’s history extends far beyond the batter’s box and basepaths. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Robert ScheerJul 14, 2018
Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews Howard Bryant and discusses the sports journalist's new book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism." Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )
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Bill Boyarsky / TruthdigDec 5, 2017
Of all the African-American sports figures who drive the president nuts, none could annoy him more than Lavar Ball, an Amateur Athletic Union coach and CEO of the Big Baller Brand. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigSep 1, 2016
No country is worth pledging blind allegiance to. Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens.Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Mark Heisler / TruthdigMay 18, 2016
You can argue whether it's racial or cultural, but tension among the players is real, and integration is not the same as acceptance. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 14, 2014
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 14, 2014
This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium. Dig deeper
BLANKMay 5, 2013
As welcoming as the country has been to Jason Collins, the first openly gay man in major sports, he deserves even more credit than he's received so far. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Steven V. RobertsApr 19, 2013
Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks played in Bismarck, N.D., and went on to win the national semipro championship.Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks went on to win the national semipro championship. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Allen Barra / TruthdigApr 12, 2013
Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood -- until now.Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood—until now. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Bill Boyarsky / TruthdigApr 8, 2011
Almena Lomax was a crusading journalist, one of many reporters and editors who toiled away on African-American newspapers—the Negro Leagues of journalism—exposing the racism ignored by the white papers that refused to hire them.Almena Lomax was a crusading journalist, one of many reporters and editors who toiled away on African-American newspapers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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