Colin Kaepernick knelt 10 years ago. America responded with a clear warning to Black people | Howard Bryant

“Colin Kaepernick’s Protest: A Decade Later, What America’s Response Means for Black Americans | Howard Bryant” Colin Kaepernick’s protest against police violence by kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 has become symbolic of broader societal tensions in America over race and activism. Ten years on, his legacy highlights the growing white backlash against Black … Read more

Jed York’s trailer park arrest exposed inequality in America | Lee Escobedo

“Jed York’s Trailer Park Arrest Highlights America’s Inequality | Lee Escobedo” The Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community in East Palestine, Ohio, gained notoriety after a train derailment in February 2023. The community reflects resilience, housing families in close quarters despite underlying issues like drug sales. On August 23, NFL owner Jed York was arrested during … Read more

‘Fascism is here now’: the US athletes pushing back on Trump’s America

“Fascism is Now a Reality: American Athletes Respond to Trump’s Leadership” On January 24, NBA star Tyrese Haliburton condemned the murder of nurse Alex Pretti by DHS officials in Minneapolis, highlighting the broader violence of “Operation Metro Surge,” linked to two-thirds of city homicides in 2026. Following Pretti’s killing, several athletes echoed concern, with former … Read more