Kenneth Shropshire

professor and CEO of Arizona State University’s Global Sport Institute

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Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores this week filed a class-action lawsuit against the NFL and all 32 of its teams, alleging that their hiring practices discriminate against…

NFL has 1 Black coach and lots of hierarchy: Why Brian Flores’ lawsuit matters

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores this week filed a class-action lawsuit against the NFL and all 32 of its teams, alleging that their hiring practices discriminate against…

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