Concussion wasn't enough. The labor lawsuits weren't enough. Anthem Rules weren't enough. When will enough be enough?
Superbowl 53 just ended and millions tuned in, lacing the NFL's pockets and further perpetuating the NFL's disregard for social issues. Seemingly, there is a willful segregation of sports and social justice and therein lies the problem.
There are copious examples of social injustices in Sports and activism in the face of these injustices. Yet, major athletes, like LeBron James, are told they should "stick to sports." The problem with that is, he is sticking to sports by being vocal about social issues. In some ways, sports are social justice.
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