Jerry Brewer

sports columnist for Washington Post

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Sports columnist for Washington Post.

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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.

NFL lacks diversity because owners don’t hold themselves accountable?

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Players in the NFL are 70% black, but when it comes to head coaching jobs, they’re mostly shut out. Of the 32 teams, there are currently three black coaches and one Latino.

Why the NFL coaching staff is so white

Players in the NFL are 70% black, but when it comes to head coaching jobs, they’re mostly shut out. Of the 32 teams, there are currently three black coaches and one Latino.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Winter Olympics are full of tradition: the Downhill, Biathlon and graceful Ski Jumping.

Fashion Makes a Big Statement at the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics are full of tradition: the Downhill, Biathlon and graceful Ski Jumping.

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