St. Louis Ram's players walked into the field of a home football game with their hands up. They did this showing support for unarmed teen Mike Brown. In a silent protest, they did the "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture. Although, many did not like the gesture and the players received death threats; numerous people thanked and applauded the players. In other words, people were grateful that someone of their status care enough to make such a powerful headline. Basically, this raised the question for me. What is the importance of the African-American athletes in and out of sports, and were does the two paths meet? Earlier in one of my articles I wrote a open-thank you letter to LeBron James, Derrick Rose, and others for doing something that many athletes did not have the nerve to do. That is speak out and not be quiet about your belief. I believe that the role of an African-American athlete in politics and life can be a lot bigger. However, as time goes on; I believe that as African-American males, many athletes are seeing it to be harder to keep quiet. The Eric Garner case being a prime example. In 2015, I believe we will see more outspokenness and more open dialogue coming from African-American athletes.
As you have heard the sad news by now, the great Muhammad Ali has passed on. He was laid to rest yesterday. When I say passed on, he has moved on to another journey. To another place to inspire, love, encourage, and communicate without bounds or limits. Mr. Ali is free yet again. I don't have to say what Mr. Ali meant to me. Just from past articles, tweets, and videos, you guys already know what he meant to me. He was a inspiration, hero, mentor, and someone to look up to and listen; learning and hanging on to has every word. Even if those words were 50 years old, they still hold relevance to this very day. I am keeping this post short, because no true words can describe what he meant to me, to all of us. However, I will end this post like this. Heroes are remembered, but legends never die. Therefore, he was the greatest legend ALL-TIME. And, he will live on as long as WE as a PEOPLE are still ALIVE!!!!! Rest Easy Champ!!!!!!!
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