This revolution was televised

Black history was made on Sunday night in New Orleans. We witnessed some of the greatest in sports and music on the field. Super Bowl LIX was dripping with melanin and, shall I say, merit. Before the game even started, award-winning musician and Louisiana native Jon Batiste opened with a jazzy rendition of the National Anthem and powerhouse vocalist Ledisi sang the Black National Anthem. Jalen Hurts became one of only four Black quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl in the league’s history. And I am convinced that Kendrick Lamar’s performance will be remembered as one of the most important halftime shows ever. Millions watched the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. MVP Hurts and the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes are the only two Black quarterbacks to have met in the Super Bowl, and now they have done it twice. Hurts and Mahomes will undeniably be remembered as two of the best players in football. Once upon a time, Black quarterbacks were rare even after NFL team rosters became predominantly Black. The quarterback was seen as a leader requiring intellect and strategy. While Black players were applauded for their speed, strength and athleticism, they were not always recognized for...