Dr. Vernon Andrews teaches at a small northern California university and is the author of many academic and non-academic essays. He grew up with hippies and Black Panthers in Oakland. He goes to Burning Man every year. He started a homemade BBQ sauce company while he lived for 14 years in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has recently completed his book manuscript (due out in December, 2020) on race, sport and African American men, titled: Policing Black Athletes: Racial Disconnect in Sports. (New York: Peter Lang Publishing)
I’ve had enough. All Black people have had enough. I imagine white people are tired of Black protests, too. Some choose to join us. Others look on and comment, “They are destroying their own neighborhoods. They are animals! No wonder cops kill them!” The unrest in our American streets is after more unjustifiable homicides by…
Written by Dr. Vernon Andrews Fancy a cup of tea? Why not, if you are beating England in the World Cup Semi-Final. Should women celebrate if they score 5th, 10th or 13th goals? Should women be conforming to SportsMANship and ‘act like they’ve been there before?’ Or better yet, should they be “Humble in victory…
It is definitely a challenge to be a white ally. It is also challenging to be a male ally for women, a hetero ally for the 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ community, and a “able” ally for the differently-abled. And rewards and accolades might not come til after you are gone. Rest In Peace, Peter Norman. Thank you for supporting…
He did well by confronting and acknowledging the counter discussion about troops and veterans and the flag. He placed black people on the battlefield too. He remained on topic about wrongful deaths. He also knows his black/american history. I trust him. Kneeling for the Anthem is peaceful protest. For wrongful death. Don’t allow people to…
Because he’s from Chico. And I’m from Chico…and live there now. I survived the smoke and haze, but many were far worse off. Retweeting gets $1 donation from State Farm. So, act. Full Story: Click Here