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Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86

Baseball / MLB Jan 23, 2021

Baseball legend Hank Aaron dies at 86

Persevering in the face of racism, Aaron shattered the previous career record of 714 home runs set by Babe Ruth.

In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out

More Sports Dec 31, 2020

In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out

by Liz Robbins

When the pandemic subsides, what will endure from 2020 in sports?

Activist and champion Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year

Tennis Dec 28, 2020

Activist and champion Naomi Osaka is AP Female Athlete of Year

"Her activism has shone a light on how we as individuals and sports leagues can collectively make an impact,” WTA Chairman and CEO Steve Simon said.

He was a rising jazz pianist from Tokyo. Then his NYC dreams were shattered.

Music Oct 28, 2020

He was a rising jazz pianist from Tokyo. Then his NYC dreams were shattered.

by John Leland

He came to New York from Tokyo to make it as a jazz musician, and he did, landing gigs in several touring bands and leading a trio of his own. He was elegant but never flashy on the piano, always well prepared and on ...

Two ways to stand against racism and sexism at work

Commentary / World Sep 30, 2020

Two ways to stand against racism and sexism at work

by Sarah Kaplan and Laura Morgan Roberts

Despite a decade of efforts, women and racial minorities are still underrepresented on corporate boards.

Black Lives Matter prompts important conversations in Japanese sports

More Sports Jul 25, 2020

Black Lives Matter prompts important conversations in Japanese sports

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Despite its distant origins the movement has resonated in the nation, where a growing number of biracial athletes have faced racial issues.

What’s in a name? NFL team’s decision should make us ask

Commentary / World Jul 21, 2020

What’s in a name? NFL team’s decision should make us ask

by Stephen L. Carter

The fight over naming — whether it's a sports team or a country music band — is really a fight about power.

What’s in a name? Princeton University faces its racist past

Commentary Jul 6, 2020

What’s in a name? Princeton University faces its racist past

by Brad Glosserman

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson's image as a promoter of democracy and equality is being replaced with that of a stone-cold racist, extreme even for his time.

World Jun 23, 2020

U.S. Army soldier charged with plotting to help neo-Nazis attack his own unit

Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a 22-year-old U.S. Army private with plotting to attack his own military unit abroad by sending sensitive details about the unit to a neo-Nazi group. The Justice Department said Ethan Melzer of Louisville, Kentucky, had sent details about his unit's ...

White NHL players finding their voice on racism, in and outside the sport

More Sports Jun 15, 2020

White NHL players finding their voice on racism, in and outside the sport

Players in the predominantly white NHL are speaking out against racism.

Naomi Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Tennis Jun 11, 2020

Naomi Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

by Jack Tarrant

The two-time Grand Slam champion has been vocal in her support of the protests against racial injustice that are happening around the world.

Rage against the pandemic

Commentary / World Jun 9, 2020

Rage against the pandemic

by Barry Eichengreen

Racial disparities in the impact of the COVID-19 crisis are fueling the U.S. protests.

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