Racism Coverage
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A racial slur was allegedly directed towards a UNC player Thursday night at Reynolds Coliseum
A racial slur is alleged to be directed at a UNC player before the UNC-NC State women's basketball game Thursday night. -
BYU finds no proof of Duke player's claim she was subject to racial slur
An investigation has found no evidence of racial slurs or racial heckling at an Aug. 26 volleyball match between Duke and BYU in Utah, the BYU athletic department found. -
BYU says 'no evidence' of racial slurs; Duke stands by player who says she experienced targeted racism
An investigation has found no evidence of racial slurs or racial heckling at an Aug. 26 volleyball match between Duke and BYU in Utah, the BYU athletic department found. -
'Hate Won't Live Here:' Duke students, fans show support for women's volleyball team
Duke University's volleyball team is showing their persistence and spirit after a tough week. The team earned a big win at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Friday -- only days after players alleged racist verbal attacks tried to bring them down. -
Duke volleyball earns big win after alleged racist incident
Duke University's volleyball team is showing their persistence and spirit after a tough week. -
Extra security will be at home Duke women's volleyball match after allegation of racial slurs hurled at players
Black students at Duke are planning to pack Cameron Indoor Stadium for Friday's women's volleyball game against East Tennessee State University. It's a show of support for player Rachel Richardson, who said she was repeatedly called a racial slur by fans during a game at Brigham Young University last week in Utah. -
Duke professor, football player react to racist behavior at Duke-BYU volleyball game
Duke volleyball player Rachel Richardson posted on Twitter that she was targeted and "racially heckled" during the Aug. 26 away game at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse. On Monday, WRAL News spoke with Duke football offensive tackle Brian Parker II and professor Mark Anthony Neal about their reactions to the incident. -
Father of Duke volleyball player speaks after she was heckled with racist slurs
Duke volleyball player Rachel Richardson posted on Twitter that she was targeted and "racially heckled" during the Aug. 26 away game at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse. Mark Richardson spoke with CNN about how the moment was handled in the moment. -
Why didn't officials, coaches step in when Duke volleyball player was verbally harassed?
Duke volleyball player Rachel Richardson posted on Twitter that she was targeted and "racially heckled" during the Aug. 26 away game at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse. -
HighlightHER founder Ari Chambers discusses Duke volleyball player subjected to racial slurs
The leaders at two universities are standing in solidarity after a Black athlete from Duke University was subjected to racial slurs and threatening comments during a volleyball game in Utah. Duke volleyball player Rachel Richardson posted on Twitter she was targeted and "racially heckled" during the away game at BYU's Smith Fieldhouse. HighlightHER founder Ari Chambers joined WRAL News at Noon to share her thoughts on the incident. -
Duke volleyball player describes disturbing experience after being targeted with racial slurs during match at BYU
Lesa Pamplin posted on Twitter that her goddaughter and Duke volleyball player, Rachel Richardson, was called racial slurs and threatened by a man in the stands at Brigham Young University's Smith Fieldhouse on Friday. -
Shot of Joe to Go: Handling racism in sports and beyond
Something that happened in the sports world earlier this month led Joe Giglio to address an even greater issue in our day-to-day lives. -
Former UNC Basketball player opens up about racially-motivated attack
"Two years ago, something traumatic happened to me," Kane Ma began on a LinkedIn post. -
Shot of Joe to Go: Why would Meyer hire Doyle?
Controversial Jacksonville Jaguars staff member Chris Doyle resigned late Friday night after public scrutiny over his alleged history of racism. But WRAL's Joe Giglio explains, Urban Meyer should have never hired Doyle in the first place. -
ACC establishes committee for racial and social justice
ACC Commissioner John Swofford has announced the formation of the ACC's Committee for Racial and Social Justice. Operating under the moniker of "CORE" - Champions of Racial Equity - the committee's vision is to lead in college athletics by promoting and instilling racial and social justice, and equity for all. -
Cam Newton speaks out on the end of his time in Carolina, racism and more
Cam Newton revealed his feelings about his ouster from the Carolina Panthers, his new landing spot in New England, our country's reckoning with racism and trying to play football during a pandemic. -
UNC basketball releases video statement on racial injustice and police brutality
UNC basketball released a video statement on racial injustice and police brutality via its Twitter account on Monday afternoon. -
Raw: Gathering at MS capitol to urge adoption of new flag
Athletic directors and coaches from eight of Mississippi's public universities joined forces on Thursday in support of a new state flag -- one without the Confederate flag emblem on it. (Video from WLBT) -
NASCAR stands with Bubba Wallace at Talladega
Less than 24 hours after NASCAR announced that a noose was found in Bubba Wallace's garage at Talladega, the NASCAR family united ahead of today's race and pushed number 43's car to the front of the pack and stood behind Bubba in unity. -
Our TakeBrownlow's Mailbag: The NBA Bubble, ACC schools playing HBCUs and dating in a pandemic
Every week during the sports hiatus, Lauren Brownlow answers your Twitter Mailbag questions about sports and non-sports topics. This week, she gets into dating in a pandemic, the NBA Bubble, how full will the stands be and ACC schools playing HBCUs on Martin Luther King Day.