Social Justice

Founder of new anti-racism center at American University sees impact of policy, culture on black athletes

Civil rights group requests a sit-down with NFL to discuss Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment

The comedian was an activist for civil rights, women’s rights and nutrition

We asked people what they thought about the quarterback’s situation — and whether they’re willing to boycott if he’s unsigned by the start of the season

New documentary is a potent combination of social and media criticism

Jordan ahead of Ali? Gabby Douglas over Althea Gibson? What were you thinking?

Writer William ‘Mickey’ Stevenson remembers the pain, the glory, the commitment to creativity — and to changing the world

Fifty years after standing with Muhammad Ali, the aging warrior is still working on his legacy of responsibility and economic empowerment

Historic meeting organized by Jim Brown had an economic incentive