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Do the right thing in D.C.

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Washington, D.C., has a major-league baseball team again, and eventually will have a new stadium. But it also needs a top-notch youth baseball academy.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2006

Pro hoops sets the standard

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Richard Lapchick has the numbers: The NBA and WNBA lead the way in the push for diversity in hiring practices.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2005

Where's the next D-Train?

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Sure, MLB gets good grades for its overall racial mix, but that doesn't answer the question of what has happened to the African-American player.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2005

Another big step for the NFL

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Reggie Fowler is about to buy the Minnesota Vikings, becoming the first African-American NFL owner.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2005

Progress continues -- in the NFL

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

With the hiring of Romeo Crennel and the election of Fritz Pollard to the HOF, the NFL continues to improve.

Story | Conversation | February 09, 2005

Tales of hate and inspiration

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

In a time where there is still too much prejudice in sports, some stories remind us of the value of personal conviction.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

Lapchick: Is racism gone?

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Richard Lapchick reports that the sports world is making strides, but recent comments show that racist attitudes are still pervasive.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2004

Money speaks louder than race

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

Is the NBA's international movement an attempt to make the league "whiter"? The numbers say no.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2004

Race hasn't left the ballpark

Richard Lapchick, Special to Page 2

There's plenty of buzz about Barry Bonds these days, but none has to do with his color.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2004