Rob Manfred: ‘I think I made the right’ decision to remove Diversity Pipeline Program from MLB website
"There were certain aspects of some of our programs that were very explicitly race-based and/or gender-based."
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Robert Griffin III attempts to clarify social media controversy
"I never said what some are claiming I did."
MLB says ‘values on diversity remain unchanged’ after removing diversity references
"We are in the process of evaluating our programs for any modifications to eligibility criteria that are needed to ensure our programs are compliant with federal law as they continue forward."
Bob Nightengale receives backlash for ‘diversity’ hashtag during MLB Draft
"Hashtag got me in tears."
Stephen A. Smith credits Isiah Thomas for diversifying NBA media
"Isiah Thomas was one of the strongest instigators to diversifying the media covering the NBA because there wasn’t enough Black reporters."
ESPN criticized for ‘ACC Head Coaches Who Happen To Be Black’ graphic
This title was certainly unusual, and drew some backlash.
SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan wants more Black representation ‘behind the camera’
"There's not a lot of us in control rooms, directing, producing or even in PR."
Jim Trotter: Questioning Roger Goodell over NFL Media diversity issues ‘played a role’ in contract ending
"I do believe it played a role in my contract not being renewed, and I will talk about that more later."
The Athletic apologizes to commenter for user-flagging comment system deleting a comment questioning their writers’ diversity
"The comment in question was not a violation of our code of conduct and was removed via the user flagging process (a process we are currently evaluating.)"