This episode is about the possible return of sports. It’s also about sports and race and activism. After the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, people took to the streets to protest police brutality and racial injustice. Athletes protested in other ways. Leagues responded with varying degrees of substance to their statements.
Articles Mentioned:
- Black People are Tired By Dawn Staley
- The NFL is 70% Black, Why is the TV Coverage So White? By Andrew Lawrence
- Avery Bradley: Coalition wants NBA’s plan for Black causes before restart by Malika Andrews and Adrian Wojnarowski
- When the W Comes Back, I Won’t Be There by Renee Montgomery
- Your Silence is a Knee on my Back by Natasha Cloud
Consolidating the Intangibles is hosted by: Olivia (@sportifica) & Didi (@dustdaughter). All episodes can be found on blackgirlsquee.simplecast.com.
Intro/Outro is “ROYL” by Chloe x Halle