feb 19, 2018 - LeBron James

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Fox News reporter, Laura Ingram criticized NBA Player LeBron James for talking politics when he is being paid millions of dollars to bounce a ball. She told LeBron to just “shut up and dribble.” Ingram’s comments illustrate the backlash that athletes receive for using their high profile position in their sport to protest racial inequality. James has a very large fanbase and uses his platform to educate and bring positive change for the Black community.

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