Jacob Blake

NHL, Criticized For Not Postponing Games After Jacob Blake's Shooting, Cancels 2 Days of Play
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08/27/2020

NHL, Criticized For Not Postponing Games After Jacob Blake's Shooting, Cancels 2 Days of Play

Update: The NHL Players' Association, together with the NHL, released a statement announcing that all playoff games scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, and Friday, Aug. 28, will be postponed.

Naomi Osaka to Skip Match After Jacob Blake Shooting: "Before I Am a Athlete, I Am a Black Woman"
Fitness
08/27/2020

Naomi Osaka to Skip Match After Jacob Blake Shooting: "Before I Am a Athlete, I Am a Black Woman"

Naomi Osaka is joining NBA, WNBA, and MLB athletes in sitting out her next scheduled match following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 23.

WNBA Postpones Games After Jacob Blake Shooting With a Powerful Statement: "Yes, We Matter"
Fitness
08/27/2020

WNBA Postpones Games After Jacob Blake Shooting With a Powerful Statement: "Yes, We Matter"

The WNBA has joined the NBA and multiple MLB teams in postponing their three scheduled games on Aug. 26, a decision made following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 23.

Milwaukee Brewers Lead the Way as MLB Players Sit Out Games After Jacob Blake's Shooting
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08/27/2020

Milwaukee Brewers Lead the Way as MLB Players Sit Out Games After Jacob Blake's Shooting

MLB players are sitting out at least three games tonight, a decision made following the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23.

NBA Postpones 6 Playoff Games as Players Speak Out, Strike After Jacob Blake's Shooting
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08/26/2020

NBA Postpones 6 Playoff Games as Players Speak Out, Strike After Jacob Blake's Shooting

The NBA has announced the postponement of at least five playoff games planned for Wednesday and Thursday.

Jacob Blake's Sister Speaks Out on His Shooting: "I Don't Want Your Pity, I Want Change"
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08/26/2020

Jacob Blake's Sister Speaks Out on His Shooting: "I Don't Want Your Pity, I Want Change"

Jacob Blake's family members made powerful pleas for justice during a press conference in Kenosha, WI, on Tuesday afternoon.

How to Take Action and Help Seek Police Accountability in the Shooting of Jacob Blake
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08/24/2020

How to Take Action and Help Seek Police Accountability in the Shooting of Jacob Blake

Update: Two protesters were killed and one injured during a demonstration in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 25 in response to Jacob Blake's shooting two days earlier.