A2TP EP 58 - We In Transition

The National Football League, aka the NFL, is a multi-billion dollar industry that has been built by wealthy white men on the backs of a large number of black men throughout history. As social evolution continues, there still are conversations being held about equity within the organization in all levels as we see on the field. In recent years, Jay-Z and his RocNation conglomerate have partnered with the NFL to help effectuate change in the wake of Colin Kapernick’s kneeling controversy. With this partnership, is the measurement of success on the stage of the biggest televised event of the year? Have we been placated with hip-hop entertainment on display during Super Bowl LVI? Or is this merely an effort to quiet the riffs being made as we hear stories about the number of black coaches being equal in 2022 to where they stood in 2003? Let’s get into the discussion of how much is too little and what needs to be done to make it right once and for all. Policies like the Rooney rule were put into place in the NFL with the same thought process as affirmative action laws. But us having policies in place enough and who’s in charge to make sure policies are being followed responsibly? In corporate boardrooms across the country, resumes are being looked over when names sound too ethnic, geographical locations give clues to applicant's demographics & other potentially race identifying clues are discovered. In some cases, even if interviews are granted, decisions are already made that are not in the favor of back and brown folks. But how do we change this? And do we as black and brown people want a job if it’s given out if force rather than merit? On the other hand, let’s also look at the man in the mirror (or woman) and ask ourselves are we perpetuating the same mindset in our black owned businesses? And if so, is it justified? We definitely don’t have the answers. But we have something to say. Check out Episode 58 - We In transition. We, you, us, society. Join the conversation! Leave a comment and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to follow on IG @act2_thepodcast and find us on Facebook - Act 2: The Podcast. Visit www.ACT2THEPODCAST.com for more!