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Dummy Of The Day ‘Drew Brees’!

June 4, 2020 by Ogechi

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By: Sip of Gossip

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees named Dummy of the Day!

With so much going on in America it was only right we give you a ‘Dummy of the Day’ post. This week has been very challenging with the protests underway in light of the senseless murder of African American citizen George Floyd. The entire world has erupted in anger, frustration, rage, sadness, depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue, and sorrow with the blatant racism still existing in the country today. George Floyd’s death has sparked opinions from celebrities and even other police officers who weighed in on the matter. 1 person that made headlines was NFL player Drew Brees. The New Orleans Saints quarterback made past comments that kneeling during the National Anthem was disrespectful. His comments were in reference to former NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s infamous stance of kneeling during the National Anthem in awareness of racism/police brutality on people of color. Fast forward to present day and Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and now charged with 2nd degree murder for ‘kneeling’ on the neck of a unarmed, arrested black man who later died as a result. The media surrounding the case has been saddening to follow, but luckily racism is now out on the forefront and more Americans are being able to witness and admit there is white privilege, and hate towards people of color. Killer Mike has been very vocal for the Black community as well lately. He gave a moving speech with Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms present, that has catapulted him to the forefront as a voice for the people. Here is what he had to say on the matter. Keep Drew and other ignorant people who don’t know racism is alive on the Prayer List!

Drew Brees believes Colin disrespected the Flag, @KillerMike disagrees!! @jalenandjacoby pic.twitter.com/m7m74oamRP

— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) June 3, 2020

Ex NFL Player Terrell Roberts shot and killed!

September 13, 2019 by Ogechi

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(CNN) Former NFL player Terrell Roberts was shot and killed in California’s Bay Area on Wednesday, Richmond Police Sgt. Enrik Melgoza told CNN. He was 38.

Roberts was at his grandmother’s home in Richmond that afternoon when someone entered the house and shot him in the backyard, CNN affiliate KPIX reported in a statement attributed to Roberts’ family.

Witnesses reported seeing Roberts stumble into the backyard after a “disturbance” in the garage, Melgoza said. Officers found him in the backyard with a gunshot wound to his chest. Police didn’t specify whose home it was, or what place in the house Roberts was shot.

The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, Melgoza said. Witnesses described the suspect to officers as a bald black male with a short beard. They said he looked to be about 20 to 35 years old and 250 pounds, and added that he wore a black shirt.

Roberts’ family said the former football player had no known enemies and was not “mixed up in anything bad,” KPIX reported.

Roberts played as a defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals for two seasons, from 2003 to 2005. Before that, he played college football at Oregon State University.

Colin Kaepernick’s Girlfriend Nessa Diab Speaks “Jay Z Let the NFL Use Him”.

August 16, 2019 by Ogechi

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The social media world has been buzzing for the past 72 hours about Hip Hop mogul, Jay Z’s recent business deal with the NFL. The Roc Nation CEO closed a entertainment deal which includes him being in charge of the Super Bowl halftime show. Many people are calling the ‘Money Ain’t a Thing’ rapper a big fat hypocrite for working with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Which also makes the story even more peculiar is the fact that Jay Z didn’t manage to get free agent football player Colin Kaeperncik picked up by a team. In fact sources say that Jay Z didn’t even speak to Colin before the deal was signed. With so much going on the world regarding police brutality, and even the recent events with the Eric Garner case, the NFL has stood silent time and time again on issues arising in the Black community. It will be interesting to see in which way Jay Z signing acts for the Super Bowl halftime show, will help with police brutality on innocent Black men.

With the recent discoveries, it’s no surprise that the football player’s girlfriend, Nessa Diab has spoken out on her social media account about her feelings on the matter. She did not appreciate Jay Z’s new deal with the NFL, and she criticized the rapper for working with the same people who tried to ‘bury’ her boyfriend for kneeling during the National Anthem, to bring awareness to police brutality in the community. With the new deal under way, Collin still has yet to be picked up by a team and Jay Z’s pockets just got a little fatter. Read what Nessa had to say below. What do you think about the situation? Is Jay Z a hypocrite for signing with the league?

This is what she had to say. “We will never turn our backs on @kaepernick7 because your idols decided to work with the same organization that is actively keeping Colin unemployed all because he peacefully protested against social injustice in black and brown communities, specifically police brutality. So really, how can Jay-Z and the NFL utter social justice in their partnership while keeping Colin unemployed because of his social justice work?

“It’s typical for the NFL to buy different PR looks to cover up their dirt-that’s nothing new. But what is disgusting and disappointing is Jay-Z let them use him. Whether Jay-Z knew it or not (I don’t doubt his intelligence-so I would think he knew) he helped the NFL bury who he said is an iconic figure, Colin Kaepernick.
“Don’t tell me there’s a ‘master plan and wait for it’ because the ONLY reason anything would ever change is because THE PEOPLE are loud and clear and won’t let the league buy their loyalty with their disingenuous moves. The people are letting the league and anyone who works with them know that they aren’t buying the bs.

Carisha The Journalist