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Before you boycott the NFL, think on these things…

Posted on September 18, 2017 by jordanliterature

Before you call me a coon, a sellout, or an Uncle Tom, I’d like for you to read my thoughts with an open mind. If we as a people are going to boycott any businesses, we must ask ourselves why, … Continue reading →

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Colin Kaepernick: What’s Really Going On?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by jordanliterature

A year ago when Colin Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the San Francisco 49ers preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, I questioned his timing and reasoning. I believe we all have the right to protest and boycott, … Continue reading →

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America’s Team…Says Who?

Posted on July 25, 2017 by jordanliterature

Entering training camp this summer, the Dallas Cowboys have added another opponent to their 2017 schedule—the legal system. Ezekiel Elliott has been dealing with domestic violence allegations, Damien Wilson was arrested for aggravated assault, Nolan Carroll was arrested for driving … Continue reading →

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Yes to Domestic Violence…No to Protesting

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jordanliterature

“All my years being in the league, I never received more emotional mail from people than I did about that issue. If any of your players ever do that, we are never coming to another Giants game.” New York Giants owner … Continue reading →

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What You Should and Shouldn’t Post on Social Media

Posted on April 17, 2017 by jordanliterature

This morning, I was greeted with posts on my Facebook timeline with friends and family members threatening others about deleting anyone who shared the horrific video of the senseless shooting that took place in Cleveland yesterday. Mr. Robert Godwin’s life … Continue reading →

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Who are you voting for?

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jordanliterature

“What I’m hearing from families all across the country is” “The American People” “The Middle Class” “We need stronger leadership in Washington” “Let me be clear” Do these phrases sound familiar to you? Let’s just say, if you can master … Continue reading →

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What if we added the word “too”

Posted on October 1, 2016 by jordanliterature

It’s a cold day in America, figuratively. Blacks and whites are at each other’s throats, calling each other names, and accusing one another of being racist, bias, and/or prejudice. No, it’s not 1960, it’s 2016. Sadly, many Americans back then … Continue reading →

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Until…

Posted on September 21, 2016 by jordanliterature

All Lives Matter…until a black life is taken. Black Lives Matter…until a black life takes another black life. The Oppression of Black People Matters…until a man decides to protest the national anthem. The National Anthem Protest Matters…until I want to … Continue reading →

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Who’s Sitting in Your Classroom?

Posted on September 17, 2016 by jordanliterature

About three and a half years ago, my dad ran into my seventh grade social studies teacher. Her first question was, “So what penitentiary is that Rodney Jordan in today?” My dad responded, “My son is a school teacher now.” … Continue reading →

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Start of a Movement or Momentum of a Trend

Posted on September 14, 2016 by jordanliterature

It’s been a little over two weeks since Colin Kaepernick set America on fire with his protest of the National Anthem. Since then, several players have joined the movement in an effort to raise awareness of the way people of … Continue reading →

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