Category Archives: lebron

Nike vs. the Urban League

Posted on August 25, 2012 by whiskeysplace

There is no shame in America. Not any more. Failed Mayor of New Orleans and National Urban League President Marc Morial is calling upon Nike to cancel sales of the LeBron James X sneakers. The reason: young Black men will … Continue reading →

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Shirley Sherrod, LeBron James and the End of Racism

Posted on August 1, 2010 by whiskeysplace

Shirley Sherrod’s speech to the Georgia NAACP Chapter, and the accompanying furor, along with LeBron James hour long special about where he’ll play Basketball in the NBA for the next few years, signal the end of Racism. Well, not really. … Continue reading →

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