Why does NFL have few Black head coaches, even with Rooney Rule?

“You see in the first five to seven years of the Rooney Rule, there was a spike in terms of minority representation at the head coaching level. However, that did not last, and things are as bad as they were 20 years ago now,” says Jerry Brewer, sports columnist for Washington Post.

“You see in the first five to seven years of the Rooney Rule, there was a spike in terms of minority representation at the head coaching level. However, that did not last, and things are as bad as they were 20 years ago now,” says Jerry Brewer, sports columnist for Washington Post. Photo by Shutterstock.

Today nearly 60% of NFL players are Black, only three head coaches are Black, and zero team owners are Black, according to a Washington Post investigation.

Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes could end up spending 20 years behind bars — if he’s convicted for his role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a bill that would make it easier for farmworkers to vote in union elections, though he originally opposed it.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Bros,” “The Good House,” and “God’s Creatures.”

Avocados are rich in healthy fats and can be used for a variety of surprisingly sweet and savory recipes like avocado pie, chopped salad, and panzanella.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel