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Forward Progress

De: SiriusXM
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  • Hosted by award-winning NBA broadcaster Jason Jackson and former NFL linebacker/broadcaster Kirk Morrison, “Forward Progress” features conversations with athletes and activists about the pursuit for racial equality, social justice, and the intersection between sports and race in America. Each week the show addresses the most important topics impacting our nation and examines how professional, amateur, and retired athletes are using their platforms to help create the change need to improve our communities.
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  • Remembering Junior Bridgeman
    Mar 13 2025

    Jason and Kirk begin by remembering former NBA player and entrepreneur, Junior Bridgeman. Junior had a solid NBA career, but he also turned into a billionaire entrepreneur post- career. All players should strive to do some of what Junior accomplished after his playing career ended. The discussion turns to Jax's alma mater, Bowling Green University, hiring former Tennessee State head coach & NFL running back Eddie George as their new football coach. The guys are excited for the former Forward Progress guest as he continues progressing upward on his head coaching journey. Another HBCU program has started the progression of a promising head coaching career. Jax is beyond excited about the Falcons program. The show ends with a discussion on Angel Reese's comments on her podcast suggesting WNBA players should boycott when they begin labor negotiations. The players want & deserve higher wages among other things. Jason & Kirk both feel the union and the league will settle all issues way before it gets to the point of striking.

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    48 m
  • Combine Recap; Serena Williams Joins Ownership Group
    Mar 6 2025

    Jason and Kirk reunite and begin the programme by recapping Kirk's week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Kirk had a chance to chat with Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, who are expected to be top picks in this year's draft. The guys also talk about the performance at the combine by Bhayshul Tuten, a running back who began his career at North Carolina A&T and then transferred to Virginia Tech. Tuten ran an amazing 4.32 40, the fastest time at the combine. Kirk points out how rare that is. Tuten has opened some eyes and will be looked at by NFL teams ahead of the draft. The discussion then turns to Serena Williams joining the ownership of the new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo. The Tempo will make its debut in 2026. Next, the guys discuss an article that discusses Black athletes' voices are needed more now than ever to continue championing social justice. The article also mentions the repercussions for Black athletes who use their platform to speak out. It is a danger always faced by Black athletes such as Muhammad Ali and more recently Colin Kaepenick. The show ends with the guys talking about their favorite hobby, golf. Eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson has founded Gold Links Golf Club and wants more Black representation in golf.

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    48 m
  • To Visit Or Not To Visit The White House
    Feb 27 2025

    Jason and Amin start by discussing their attendance at the NBA All-Star Weekend National Basketball Retired Players Association Media Event during All-Star Weekend. The guys were visited by many legends of the NBA. As part of the NBA Radio Black History Month Special, Jax was able to chat with many of these legends including NBA Champion as both an assistant coach & as a player, Clifford Ray. Discussion turns to the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles and the various reports on whether or not they will visit the White House. Next, the guys debate the WNBA pay scale and the Caitlin Clark effect, as her agent feels she deserves to be paid her value in the WNBA. Finally, the guys also recognize the Andre Dawson Classic, an annual round-robin collegiate baseball tournament designed by MLB to highlight HBCU baseball programs.

    Clifford Ray - Former NBA Champion Player & Assistant Coach (courtesy of NBA Radio's Black History Month Special)

    Clifford talks about how challenging life was for Black Americans growing up in the South. Clifford shares the story about how and why he went to Oklahoma to play basketball. Today, he loves that former athletes are giving back to HBCUs. Black History Month is about education. It's important to know where we came from because things still need to be changed.

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    48 m

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