Frank Robinson, Baseball’s Fearsome Trailblazer, Dies at 83
Feb 7, 2019 The Hall of Famer’s place in the sport’s history extends far beyond the batter’s box and basepaths.
From Ali to LeBron James: Howard Bryant on Revolt of the Black Athlete
Jul 14, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer interviews Howard Bryant and discusses the sports journalist's new book, "The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism."
The Black Donald Trump vs. the Racist in Chief
Dec 5, 2017 Of all the African-American sports figures who drive the president nuts, none could annoy him more than Lavar Ball, an Amateur Athletic Union coach and CEO of the Big Baller Brand.
I Have Never Stood Up for the National Anthem—and Never Will
Sep 1, 2016 No country is worth pledging blind allegiance to. Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens.Patriotism, nationalism, anthems, flags and syrupy words about "love of country" are constructs aimed at fostering unquestioning obedience from people lucky enough to be deemed citizens.
Blue Jays-Rangers Brawl Highlights Major League Baseball’s Latino-Anglo Rift
May 18, 2016 You can argue whether it's racial or cultural, but tension among the players is real, and integration is not the same as acceptance.
Should One Company Own This Much Internet?
Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium.A Gay Jackie Robinson? Not So Fast
Feb 14, 2014 This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: Michael Sam is out of the closet, headed to the NFL and he's really good. Also, why the big cable merger should scare you, and Bill Blum on Washington's death penalty moratorium.
Truthdigger of the Week: Jason Collins
May 5, 2013 As welcoming as the country has been to Jason Collins, the first openly gay man in major sports, he deserves even more credit than he's received so far.
Color Blind
Apr 19, 2013 Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks played in Bismarck, N.D., and went on to win the national semipro championship.Twelve years before Jackie Robinson began dismantling baseball's racial barriers, an integrated team of five whites and six blacks went on to win the national semipro championship.
Waiting for ’42’
Apr 12, 2013 Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood -- until now.Jackie Robinson’s story has been oddly neglected by Hollywood—until now.
