Opinion: NFL’s MLK Jr. tributes ring hollow as Black coaches remain subjected to unfair hiring practices

A round of slow claps for the NFL and its 32 teams for their displays of respect for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. 

What unity the social media departments of each squad showed in either tweeting commemorative posts of their own or retweeting commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement of how “proud” the league is to “celebrate the life and legacy” that the late civil rights leader provided in his life and death. 

How lovely that the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams players wore “MLK” stickers on their helmets during Monday night’s playoff game. 

How admirable that the league’s Inspire Change charity is partnering with Dr. King’s daughter, Dr. Bernice King and the King Center, to strengthen communities to whom both minister. 

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