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Forward Progress

By: SiriusXM
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  • Hosted by award-winning NBA broadcaster Jason Jackson and former NFL linebacker/broadcaster Kirk Morrison, “Forward Progress” features conversations with athletes and activists about the pursuit for racial equality, social justice, and the intersection between sports and race in America. Each week the show addresses the most important topics impacting our nation and examines how professional, amateur, and retired athletes are using their platforms to help create the change need to improve our communities.
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Episodes
  • The NFL Continues To Support DEI
    Feb 6 2025

    Jason & Amin discuss the NFL continuing its support of DEI. Roger Goodell spoke about how opening up the talent pool at all levels has benefited the league. The guys point out that it's weird that Roger Goodell makes those comments, yet they also decide to no longer place 'End Racism' in the end zones at this year's Super Bowl, all the while the President, who is making ending DEI a priority, will be in attendance. Amin feels the timing is just a little too coincidental. Discussion turns to the NBA gambling investigations and how some college teams, including HBCUs, are involved in unusual wavering activity. Every sport needs to do whatever it needs to do to protect its integrity. The show wraps with a conversation on how some colleges & pro teams are celebrating Black History Month.

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    48 mins
  • Executive Orders & Sports
    Jan 30 2025

    Amin Elhassan joins Jason to discuss the impact of the new administration's executive orders & reported plans for the future and how it affects the sports world. These include eligibility of transgender athletes; sports media companies' joint ventures & antitrust enforcement; college athletes as employees; Title IX & the DOJ's statement of interest in the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. The guys end the show discussing the introduction of new New York Jets Head Coach and former 1st round draft pick of the Jets, Aaron Glenn.

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    48 mins
  • Can We Improve The Rooney Rule?
    Jan 23 2025

    Jason & Kirk discuss Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd receiving racist messages from fans following an incident during a game when Boyd pushed his coach on the sidelines. The guys talk about the professional way Boyd handled both his on the field actions and how he handled the messages from fans. Fans really feel they can say anything to anyone when they are messaging via the internet. Discussion turns to the Rooney Rule and if it is working well or if teams are just checking a box during their coaching search. Finally, the guys end by praising the latest members of Baseball's Hall of Fame including Ichiro, Billy Wagner & CC Sabathia.

    Dr. Tommie Smith - Olympic Gold Medalist, Activist

    Tommie, along with Basketball Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller, & 6x All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire, were honored this past week in Memphis with the annual Sports Legacy Award by the National Civil Rights Museum. Tommie talks about the importance of moving forward & the need for young folks to get involved to continue the push forward in the fight for justice and equality. Tommie talks about Dr. King's legacy & what it meant to him. Tommie shares his memories of the Civil Rights movement during his teenage years and early 20s.

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    48 mins

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