Racial and ethnic discrimination

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial injustice in 2020
By Cliff Brunt Dec. 29, 2020 01:41 PM EST
NFL stars joined students in virtual chats about racism
By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2020 01:52 AM EST
For several NFL stars, speaking out against social injustice meant speaking to youngsters about racism.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce,...

NFL honors Mississippi man freed after 22 years in prison
By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 24, 2020 03:06 PM EST

Voting, activism replace practice, games in US sports world
By Howard Fendrich Nov. 03, 2020 06:43 PM EST

The Latest: Seahawks' Diggs ejected for helmet-to-helmet hit
By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Chiefs, Texans booed as racial justice stand sparks outrage
By Heather Hollingsworth Sep. 11, 2020 06:25 PM EDT
Vikings to honor family of George Floyd at season opener
Sep. 11, 2020 01:17 PM EDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of George Floyd will attend the Minnesota Vikings' season opener against Green Bay.
The stadium is about 3...

Chiefs nix headdresses, war paint to start NFL season
By Heather Hollingsworth And Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2020 11:55 PM EDT
DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-semitic posts
By Rob Maaddi Sep. 09, 2020 08:57 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on...

Now that NFL supports Colin Kaepernick's fight, what's next?
By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2020 03:06 PM EDT
Roger Goodell: 'The NFL stands with the Black community'
By Rob Maaddi Sep. 01, 2020 09:12 PM EDT
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated the league’s support for players fighting for racial justice and protesting police violence.
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NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
Aug. 31, 2020 02:27 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL end zones will be inscribed this season with two slogans: “It Takes All Of Us” on one end line, “End Racism” on the other.
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NFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social change
By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 29, 2020 06:33 PM EDT