by Sydney Smith on Sep 06, 2014
It’s NFL Washington, no longer ‘derogatory’ Redskins for NY Daily News
The New York Daily News has joined news organizations boycotting the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins. In a Sept....
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by Sydney Smith on Aug 27, 2014
ESPN: Michael Sam showering report didn’t ‘meet the standards we have set in reporting on LGBT-related topics’
ESPN apologized for its reporting on Michael Sam's showering habits as a National Football League player. “ESPN regrets the manner...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 25, 2014
Wash Post Says ‘insulting’ Redskins name blocked on editorial page
The Washington Post announced Aug. 22 that it will no longer use the name "Redskins," the hometown National Football League...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 09, 2014
ESPN’s Max Kellerman suspended after admitting slapping then-girlfriend
ESPN suspended radio host Max Kellerman after he confessed to slapping his girlfriend-at-the-time many years ago, according to the Hollywood...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 29, 2014
Women provoke abuse? ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith suspended after apology
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith apologized on air yesterday for suggesting women "provoke" assault, The Guardian reported. An ESPN spokesperson just emailed...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 21, 2014
Seattle Times Bans NFL ‘Redskins’ name as ‘Absurd, Offensive, Outdated’
The Seattle Times is the latest publication to announce it will no longer use the term "Redskins" in reporting on...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 19, 2014
WFAA-TV Dale Hansen’s Michael Sam Story Stolen
A report by WFAA-TV's Dale Hansen on Michael Sam, a defensive lineman and NFL draft prospect who came out as...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 29, 2013
Richmond Newspaper says Redskins name is ‘insulting’
Another news outlet has decided to stop printing the name of National Football League team the Washington Redskins. As iMediaEthics...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 13, 2013
‘Redskins’ Team Name a ‘Racist Slur’: Slate, Mother Jones, The New Republic Make ‘Symbolic Ban’
Three news outlets said last week that they aren't going to refer to the National Football League's Washington Redskins by...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 18, 2013
Retired NFL Player’s Lou Gehrig’s Disease Mocked, 3 Atlanta Radio Hosts Fired
Atlanta's 790 The Zone radio station hosts Steak Shapiro, Chris Dimino and Nick Cellini made fun of former NFL player...