All you hear about is the negative image of black people and sports. ... No, why because they play sports and I think this is unfair to the players and coaches how are trying their best to do the right thing. How would you like it if some one always had a negative attitude to you because you played sports? ... About the author Brent Staples is an editorial writer for The New York Times and holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Chicago. ...

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• Grade Level: High School