California to Let College Athletes Sign Endorsement Deals

ADAM BEAM / The Associated Press Sep 30, 2019 Gov. Gavin Newsom defies the NCAA and cites fairness in approving the first law that allows amateur athletes to hire agents and make money. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Cyntoia Brown, Symbol of Unfair Sentencing, Is Freed From Prison

JONATHAN MATTISE / The Associated Press Aug 7, 2019 She won clemency after celebrities rallied for her release as she served a life sentence for killing a man who picked her up for sex at 16. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

American Inequality Creates the Fascism We Fight Against

Lee Camp / Truthdig Jun 19, 2019 If we stay stuck in this loop, then we can only expect more of the same. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The 10 Best ‘Scheer Intelligence’ Episodes of 2018

Staff / Truthdig Dec 31, 2018 Featuring journalists, whistleblowers, musicians and more, this year's interviews capture an America at a unique crossroads in its history. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Can Nike, Too, Sacrifice Something?

By Jessicah Pierre / OtherWords Sep 19, 2018 The company has made millions off former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's message. That money should go right back to the cause that message supports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

LeBron James Stands With Nike in Nod to Kaepernick

Joceyln Noveck / The Associated Press Sep 5, 2018 The NBA superstar voices his support for the brand's latest ad campaign while accepting an award from Harlem's Fashion Row. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Black Americans Aren’t Buying Omarosa’s Turn Against Trump

Jesse J. Holland / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2018 One of her African-American critics, author Earl Ofari Hutchinson, argues the community will forever view her as a "racial sellout and an ego-driven hustler." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

From Ali to LeBron James: Howard Bryant on Revolt of the Black Athlete

Robert Scheer Jul 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 )

Politics

Obama to Prince Harry: Leaders Must Use Care on Social Media

GREGORY KATZ / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2017 The former president talks about the internet and other topics in an interview by the British prince. No mention is made of Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Black Donald Trump vs. the Racist in Chief

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Dec 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 )

Take a Stand and Kneel

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Trump’s Criticisms Incite More Protests at NFL Games

By Arnie Stapleton / AP Sep 24, 2017 To show unity, hundred of NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the national anthem on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )