Michael Serazio, Boston College
For 50 dormant years – roughly, the period between Muhammad Ali’s heyday and the Miami Heat donning hoodies after Trayvon Martin’s murder – athletes, as a general rule, steered clear of politics.
Teams and leagues liked it...
The NFL has reportedly decided to play the Black National Anthem before every Week 1 game. "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing" -- which is often referred to as the Black National Anthem will be played or performed before the...