Many Black NFL Retirees Now Qualify for Compensation in Concussion Lawsuits
Podcast |
The Takeaway
Publisher |
PRX
WNYC Studios
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
News Commentary
Politics
Publication Date |
Aug 17, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:45:10

Last week, a settlement administrator uploaded a report showing that hundreds of Black former NFL players now qualify for compensation from the league, following adjustments to dementia tests that eliminated the discriminatory practice known as “race-norming.”

Following a civil rights lawsuit by two former players, the NFL said last year that they would stop applying lower cognitive base scores to Black players compared with white players. The Takeaway spoke with former NFL running back and player advocate Ken Jenkins about the significance of this latest development.

And to learn more about the use of "race-norming" as well as what else is going on in the sports world, The Takeaway checked in with Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation.

This episode currently has no reviews.

Submit Review
This episode could use a review!

This episode could use a review! Have anything to say about it? Share your thoughts using the button below.

Submit Review