The NBA and the its players union have discussed issues surrounding the league’s hiring practices and making them more diverse.
Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY
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WNBA planning various ways to protest police brutality, racial inequality
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How Timberwolves want to lead fight against racial inequality after George Floyd’s death
After George Floyd was killed in their home city, the Timberwolves want their efforts to go beyond supporting any player who wants to protest.
Minnesota Timberwolves executive Gersson Rosas calls for more diversity in pro sports
The Minnesota Timberwolves hope their words and actions will yield to various reforms regarding police brutality and racial inequality.
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: Colin Kaepernick will ‘ultimately be considered a hero’ for protesting racial injustice
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