HBCU Football Legends Endorse Kamala Harris for President

(WIB) – There have certainly been Black athletes over the decades who risked their livelihoods and lives to speak out against injustices heaped upon Black people, including Muhammad Ali, John Carlos, Tommy Davis, Colin Kaepernick, and countless sisters in the WNBA. However, for the most part, athletes have chosen to remain apolitical to maintain their jobs and reputations of “respectability” in white society.Recently, however, over 50 HBCU football legends stood flat-footed and said with their chest that they are endorsing current Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for president and vice president, respectively, in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.“[We] are inspired and proud of the leadership that President Harris and Vice President Walz will provide,” read an excerpt from the letter signed by a “who’s who” group of gridiron superstars that includes Pro Football Hall of Famers, Super Bowl champions and MVPs, former #1 overall picks, and some of the first Black athletes and coaches to break the color barrier in the NFL.The list also includes some Houston Oilers greats.In their endorsement of Harris, who they dub the “MVP,” and “Coach Walz,” this contingent of Black athletes said, “Given [Harris’] integrity, values and demonstrated commitment to justice...