In the wake of worldwide protests against police brutality and systematic racism, NBC Sports is hosting raw discussions with athletes, politicians, musicians and influencers on the fight for racial equality in America
Ros Gold-Onwude and Mistah F.A.B. join Monte Poole and Logan Murdock on an NBC Sports Bay Area roundtable discussion, “Race in America: A Candid Conversation,” in reaction to global outrage over the death of George Floyd in police custody.
(01:33) - FAB and Ros discuss the normalization of witnessing the killing of black people in America
(05:10) - Ros discusses how athletes can use their platform in an impactful way
(07:15) - Ros fills us in on her experience protesting in Seattle
(11:57) - FAB gives his ideas for improving relations between the community and those that govern
(14:35) - FAB and Ros weigh in on what needs to be done to truly bring equality
(18:32) - FAB describes what makes a true ally
(21:12) - Ros on getting more people of color in journalism
(25:20) - FAB discusses the black community’s power of influence
(27:15) - FAB and Ros discuss the importance of truly confronting the issue of race inequality
(31:56) - FAB and Ros talk about the divisive rhetoric behind the phrase “Make America Great Again”
(37:04) - FAB and Ros discuss Colin Kaepernick’s role in history
(43:08) - FAB brings up the fact that we would still be at this boiling point even if Kapernick had never taken a knee
(47:18) - Ros and FAB discuss the next generation’s role in this fight
(54:22) - FAB and Ros debate the sincerity of Roger Goodell’s statements, along with statements from other corporations and allies
