In a moment rich with symbolism and cultural resonance, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Laurin Talese took center field at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” ahead of the NFL season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. The performance marked yet another chapter in the NFL’s ongoing attempt to balance tradition, unity, and the undeniable cultural shift that has rippled through American sports since the summer of 2020.| Red Right Daily
In a stunning twist on a platform not often known for geopolitical hot takes, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took a hard detour from the sports world this week and dove headfirst into the political trenches — delivering a fiery, history-laced defense of President Donald Trump on his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show. The target? Those blaming Trump for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.| Red Right Daily
Sydney Sweeney is not exactly a figure who invites strong political passions. She’s an actress who became known for her roles on HBO, a rising Hollywood star with the usual balance of fandom and indifference.| Red Right Daily
Democrats are nothing if not consistent — and by consistent, I mean predictably theatrical. Case in point: the unveiling of a proposed congressional map in Texas that could tilt a few more seats toward the GOP. Does it go as far as the brazen, Picasso-level gerrymandering we’ve seen in places like Illinois? Not even close.| Red Right Daily
In a scene that’s quickly becoming one of the most politically charged moments of the year, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba has made headlines by filing federal charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during a tense confrontation at Delaney Hall detention facility. Meanwhile, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka walks free, as his trespassing charge was formally dismissed.| Red Right Daily