social justice

Villas, motherhood and social justice: WNBA stars take you behind the scenes in the bubble | espnW

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Chelsea Gray, Nneka Ogwumike, Dearica Hamby, Jacki Gemelos and Amanda Zahui B. take you inside IMG Academy to see what the WNBA bubble is really like. Get a tour of one of the residences, a look into raising a child in the bubble and a discussion of the social justice issues on players’ minds. Subscribe … Read more Villas, motherhood and social justice: WNBA stars take you behind the scenes in the bubble | espnW

Beverly Johnson and Tina Knowles-Lawson on race in America (Full Stream 8/4)

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As the national conversation about race continues, Washington Post Live brings together two American style icons to talk about inequality and exploitation in fashion, music and American society at large. Supermodel, activist and CEO Beverly Johnson will discuss her trailblazing career, including being the first African American woman on the cover of Vogue. She will … Read more Beverly Johnson and Tina Knowles-Lawson on race in America (Full Stream 8/4)

David Rockefeller Fund Joins the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance

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Aug.03 — In this edition of “Bloomberg Equality,” Nili Gilbert, chair of the David Rockefeller Fund Investment Committee, discusses the foundation’s decision to join the United Nations-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, and the intersection of climate and social justice. She speaaks with Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu on “Bloomberg Markets.”

What happens next after 400 Pac-12 football players published a list of demands? | Get Up

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Heather Dinich, Jay Williams and Tim Hasselbeck join Mike Greenberg on Get Up to react to a group of Pac-12 players, who published a list of demands regarding health & safety and social justice to The Players’ Tribune. Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to … Read more What happens next after 400 Pac-12 football players published a list of demands? | Get Up

Stephen A. calls out college football for not handling safety concerns better | First Take

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Paul Finebaum, Stephen A. Smith and Jay Williams react to the list of demands from Pac-12 college football players regarding health & safety and social justice issues. Sign up for ESPN+: http://www.espn.com/watch/espnplus/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC Subscribe to NBA on ESPN … Read more Stephen A. calls out college football for not handling safety concerns better | First Take

Jalen Rose reacts to Pac-12 football players’ demands | Get Up

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Paul Finebaum, Jalen Rose and Louis Riddick join Mike Greenberg on Get Up to react to potentially more than 400 Pac-12 college football players sending a list of demands to officials related to social justice and health & safety concerns. Sign up for ESPN+: http://www.espn.com/watch/espnplus/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: … Read more Jalen Rose reacts to Pac-12 football players’ demands | Get Up

NBA and WNBA Players are Championing Social Justice Initiatives Like BLM as Their Seasons Restart

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We’re joined by Chiney Ogwumike and The Athletic’s Thompson Scribe to discuss how both leagues are incorporating social justice on and off the court. #WholeNewGame Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm Subscribe to the Athletic’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Dl8jnr QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: … Read more NBA and WNBA Players are Championing Social Justice Initiatives Like BLM as Their Seasons Restart

How the NBA bubble has become a platform for social justice | Parting Shots | Outside the Lines

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In this week’s Parting Shots on Outside the Lines, Bomani Jones weighs in on LA Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly throwing behind Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman. Sarah Spain discusses how the NBA and players are honoring social justice during the restart of the 2019-20 season. Jeremy Schaap also sends a message about the severity … Read more How the NBA bubble has become a platform for social justice | Parting Shots | Outside the Lines

NBA players protest racial injustice as league returns to action

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Basketball has resumed in the US, but some of the sport’s biggest stars are making headlines off-court. As protests against police brutality, racial injustice, and voter suppression sweep the country, athletes like LeBron James are using their platform to advance social justice issues. Tackling voting rights for ex-felons in Florida is one of many problems … Read more NBA players protest racial injustice as league returns to action

Anthony Davis expects to play vs. the Clippers tonight – Woj | SportsCenter

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Adrian Wojnarowski joins SportsCenter to discuss the status of Los Angeles Lakers after being poked in the eye during a scrimmage vs. the Orlando Magic and the likelihood that New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson will play vs. the Utah Jazz tonight in the NBA’s restart. Malika Andrews also joins SportsCenter and weighs in on … Read more Anthony Davis expects to play vs. the Clippers tonight – Woj | SportsCenter

Sen. Tammy Duckworth on coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election (Full Stream 7/30)

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An Iraq War veteran, Purple Heart recipient and the current junior senator from Illinois, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D) is also on Joe Biden’s purported vice-presidential short list. She was the first Thai American elected to Congress and the first U.S. senator to give birth in office and if chosen, she would be the first Asian … Read more Sen. Tammy Duckworth on coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election (Full Stream 7/30)

“We Will Not Be Quiet!”: Rev. James Lawson at Rep. John Lewis’ Funeral

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“We will not be quiet!” said Rev. James Lawson, counting some of the many social justice issues facing the United States, at the funeral of Rep. John Lewis Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2TwO8Gm QUICKTAKE ON SOCIAL: Follow QuickTake on Twitter: twitter.com/quicktake Like QuickTake on Facebook: facebook.com/quicktake Follow QuickTake on Instagram: instagram.com/quicktake Subscribe to our … Read more “We Will Not Be Quiet!”: Rev. James Lawson at Rep. John Lewis’ Funeral

Zion Williamson says he will be a game-time decision vs. the Jazz | NBA on ESPN

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Zion Williamson explains that he and the New Orleans Pelicans will do what is best in regard to his playing status for Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz. He also addresses the social justice movement within the NBA and reacts to the death of George Floyd. Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn … Read more Zion Williamson says he will be a game-time decision vs. the Jazz | NBA on ESPN

First Take reacts to Adam Silver’s comments about coronavirus and social justice plans

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Jalen Rose and David Jacoby react to NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s comments about the NBA’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and its handling of social justice issues. #FirstTake #NBA Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN Watch ESPN on … Read more First Take reacts to Adam Silver’s comments about coronavirus and social justice plans