Plight of the black quarterback

Cam Newton's predecessor: For generations, black athletes weren't allowed to play quarterback professionally. But in 1968, Marlin Briscoe broke the color barrier and became the first black quarterback to start in the NFL. We talked to Briscoe about his journey to the record books, the trials and tribulations he experienced afterwards, and his connection to Cam Newton, the dynamic and divisive QB of the Carolina Panthers. Then And Now: Cam Newton And The Ongoing Plight Of The Black Quarterback Cam Newton has been the talk of the NFL this season. As the quarterback of the Carolina Panthers, he led his team to the Super Bowl for the first time in his career with his dynamic, electrifying play...(read more) What's Happened With The Oregon Occupation Since You Stopped Paying Attention Undocumented Mom Of 3 U.S. Citizen Kids Deported Even After She Showed Legal Travel Document A 32-year-old undocumented mother, who was granted temporary deportation reprieve under President Obama's 2012 executive action known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, was deported to Mexico after she tried to reenter the country legally with an immigration document allowing her to travel abroad to visit an ailing family member ...(read more) The CDC Has Some Insulting Advice For Women Who Drink What 'American Crime' Can Teach A Show Like 'Game Of Thrones' ThinkProgress | Center for American Progress Action Fund 1333 H ST NW | Washington, DC 20005 Contributions to Center for American Progress Action Fund are not tax deductible Donate | Manage Email Options | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us.