NFL Was Wrong to Not Listen to Players Fighting for Racial Equality, Commissioner Says

Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 flick . Now, actor David Oyelowo is continuing to do his part off screen to push for equality amid the Black Lives Matter movement.The 44-year-old star, whose activism and acting have gained him fans like Brad Pitt, has kicked off a special podcast as part of his focus on helping educate the next generation on racial equality.“[We’re] trying to get our children to think beyond themselves,” Oyelowo told ET’s Kevin Frazier during a Zoom interview.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorIn comments likely to encounter some push-back, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters on a conference call Thursday that the league is planning games in stadiums with fans this fall.According to multiple media reports and accounts on social media, Goodell also said training camps will open on time this summer.

said last week it established a fund worth more than $12 million to aid organizations fighting institutional racism after donations began pouring in. The group said it received more than 1.1 million individual donations at an average of $33 per gift since the death of Floyd.The fund includes $6 million in donations to support Black-led grassroots organizing groups.

Little Simz has spoken about racial equality in the music industry, saying there’s “a lot more that can be done.”In response to the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, an industry initiative saw a blackout on social media for one day.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, Simz said: “There’s a lot more that can be done, but I think it’s a wider conversation to be had, to be honest.

ESPN’s “The Return of Sports,” special, Godell was asked what role does he see Colin playing with the league now moving forward.Goodell responded and said, “Well, listen, if he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then obviously it’s going to take a team to make that decision.

Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season.

Roger Goodell would like to see Colin Kaepernick back in the NFL this season. The NFL commissioner said during ESPN's “The Return of Sports” special on Monday that he is encouraging teams to sign the 32-year old quarterback, who hasn't played the past three seasons.

During a special two-part episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, Porsha Williams noted that the ladies of The Real Housewives of Atlanta are working together to use their platforms to fight for racial justice. 

“Keep going,” Porsha Williams, 38, said to protesters during the June 9 episode of Watch What Happens Live. Host Andy Cohen, 52, asked The Real Housewives of Atlanta star if she had anything to say to protesters who, after seeing recent peaceful protests turn violent at the hands of the police, might be intimidated to demonstrate again.

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President Donald Trump on Sunday night reacted to the recent apology from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's reaction to players peacefully protesting. In the wake of the death of George Floyd and protests around the globe,Goodell said Friday the league was wrong for not listening to players.

Drew Brees apologized for saying earlier this week that he will «never agree» with players kneeling during the national anthem as a form of protest against police brutality, he faced a new wave of backlash — from President Trump.

Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand just made a generous donation to aid in the ongoing fight against racial injustice. The NBA icon, along with his brand, said in a statement on Friday, that they will be donating $100 million over the next ten years «to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.»«Jordan Brand is more than one man.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerNational Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted Friday that the league should have listened more closely in the past to players who complained about racism.Goodell issued an Instagram video today on behalf of the NFL after several star players issued their own video, Stronger Together, on Thursday, asking for the league to condemn racism and support its black players.The league responded a day later.“We, the National Football League, admit we were

Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, is speaking out on racism in America and how the NFL was wrong for not listening to players earlier.

Michael Jordan is donating $100 million in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In a statement released by his manager Estee Portnoy, it was announced that Jordan and the Jordan Brand will donate $100 million over the course of the next 10 years.

donation. The money will be donated over the next 10 years to organizations that are working to ensure racial quality, social justice, and great access to education.The official statement reads, “Jordan Brand is more than one man.