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For many, the inarguable ease of sanctioned marijuana sales and usage made possible by progressive states’ legality shifts can likely obscure the fact that—despite such promising developments in parts of the country—far too many others remain behind bars for weed-related offenses. In the latest episode of Complex World, NBA veteran and Viola founder Al Harrington […]
LeBron James returned to the court Thursday night when the Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks in their first Orlando scrimmage. Following Los Angeles‘ 104-108 loss, James conducted a postgame press conference that primarily focused on his calls for social justice. “First of all, I want to continue to shed light on justice for Breonna Taylor and […]
On Sunday, Shams Charania reported the NBPA has partnered with Russell Westbrook‘s clothing line, Honor the Gift, to design shirts emblazoned with social justice messages that weren’t on the NBA’s approved list for use on the back of players’ jerseys for the upcoming restart. According to Charania, the options include: Systemic Racism Police Reform I Can’t Breathe No Justice […]
Kyrie Irving issued a stern warning to anyone questioning his passion for the game of basketball in light of his increased focus on police and social reform, in addition to his outspoken opposition to a restart of the 2019-20 NBA season: “Don’t play with me.” Irving appeared on Instagram Live with his sister Asia on Sunday to give people a […]
The Cleveland Indians are the latest sports team to announce their decision to reconsider their controversial name. “We are committed to making a positive impact in our community and embrace our responsibility to advance social justice and equality,” the basketball team said in a public statement. “Our organization fully recognizes our team name is among the […]
In massive, bold yellow letters, the slogan “Black Lives Matter” has been painted on streets across the United States. It started in Washington, D.C. when Mayor Muriel Bowser granted permission for the mural to be done just two blocks north of the White House. The NBA will reportedly follow suit when the 2019-20 season resumes late next month. ESPN […]
Though news coverage may have unfortunately waned in recent days, protests continue across the country as activists young and old continue to push for social justice with an emphasis on eradicating police brutality. And as the country saw with the police murder of George Floyd, these all-too-routine instances of fatal brutality at the hands of […]
A lot has happened since the NBA paused its season. The world is not only battling a global pandemic, but Americans have also been rallying for justice following murders of citizens at the hands of the police—including the death of George Floyd. These issues have created tensions that make some fans and players believe that there is […]
Shaq and Rob Gronkowski are joining forces to raise funds for charity. Shaq’s Fun House vs. Gronk Beach, presented by the General Insurance, is a virtual party being live-streamed on YouTube where both teams will have the chance to help contribute money and raise awareness towards their respective charities. Shaq and Gronk will compete in a series of challenges, […]
Chrystul Kizer, a 19-year-old survivor of sexual violence who’s been incarcerated for nearly two years in connection with a killing widely believed to have been done in self-defense, has been released from jail. The Chicago Community Bond Fund announced the release in an extended public statement this week, confirming that the $400,000 bond (reduced from […]
