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It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable

By Kareem Jackson

Some Stories I’ve Never Told

A Refugee No Longer

By Mujahed Aqlan

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Not Born RacistThe Players' Tribune

Jul 10 2020

"Is it not normal to be a black guy in this world?" Footballers in Europe offer their observations of racism both on and off the pitch.

Back with a Purpose

Back with a Purpose

Justin HolidayBack with a Purpose

I refuse to regress, nor do I want to remain stagnant.

To My White Brothers and Sisters

To My White Brothers and Sisters

Kevin-Prince BoatengTo My White Brothers and Sisters

We have to make sure that this doesn’t die out.

Two Fathers

Aaron JonesTwo Fathers

Why do black fathers still have to have this conversation with their sons?

Your Silence Is a Knee on My Neck

Natasha CloudYour Silence Is a Knee on My Neck

If you’re silent, you are part of the problem.

Silence Is Violence

Mark FraserSilence Is Violence

The majority have to speak up and stand up for us.

Dear America

Lisa LeslieDear America

An injustice to one race is an injustice to all races.

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What I Saw in South Korea

Merete LutzWhat I Saw in South Korea

I wish we could all take some lessons from South Korea when it comes to COVID-19.

Fear of the Unknown

Fear of the Unknown

Eric LeGrandFear of the Unknown

The world kind of has a feeling now of what it’s like to be paralyzed.

How Could I Not Be Scared?

How Could I Not Be Scared?

Stefanie DolsonHow Could I Not Be Scared?

Times like this are when leadership really matters.

The Iso: Napheesa Collier

The Iso: Napheesa Collier

Napheesa CollierThe Iso: Napheesa Collier

Eventually it’s going to end, you just have to push through.