Black AthletesCommentaryAug 5, 2026
What critics of college athletes making money get wrong about name, image and likeness policies
A lot has changed since college athletes began earning compensation in 2021.
The Conversation / 5 min read / 1 links
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HBCU sports, NIL, labor, health, contracts, media rights, and money.
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Black AthletesCommentaryJul 30, 2026
What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making
If you watched the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you probably saw the now-familiar ritual: a goal, a celebration, then a referee touching an earpiece while fans and players wait for the verdict from the video assistant referee, or VAR.
The Conversation / 5 min read
Black AthletesCommentaryJul 1, 2026
HBCU athletes need an NIL playbook they can control.
The money gap between HBCUs and the power programs is real and it is not closing. The move isn't waiting on a bigger collective — it's athletes turning their own name into audience, income, and skills that outlast the last game.
National Reformer staff / 9 min read