sports journalism
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ESPN’s Reprimand of Jemele Hill Reveals How White Supremacy Controls the Media Industry
Updated Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, 5:52 p.m. EDT: The National Association of Black Journalists released the following statement in support of ESPN’s Jemele Hill: Earlier: ESPN’s reprimand of Jemele Hill for tweeting that Donald Trump’s success is tied to white supremacy angered many on social media, but it was hardly a surprise. Or, at least,…
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Sportswriting’s Velvet Revolutionary, Claire Smith
Smith Cites Racism, Sexism in Hall of Fame Speech ‘Arpaio Is Guilty, but Hold the Cheers for Now’ Head-Spinning, Fact-Challenged Days With Trump Diversity Concerns Accompany MSNBC Makeover 3 News Outlets Got Cold Feet on R. Kelly Story Dallas Paper Urges Removal of 2 Rebel Statues Term for ’60s Urban Uprisings Still Up for Debate…
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Stephen A. Smith Gets Real About ESPN, Race and His Obligations to Black Viewers
Whether you love him, hate him, quote him or only know the Saturday Night Live Jay Pharoah impressions of him, everyone has a #hottake about Stephen A. Smith. Smith is the senior host of First Take (after his longtime co-host, Skip Bayless, left the show earlier this year), the No. 1-rated sports show on the…