Carron J. Phillips

Carron J. Phillips, Senior Columnist with The Shadow League, hails from Saginaw, Michigan. In 2016, he was named Journalist of the Year by the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. Phillips graduated with honors from Morehouse College in 2006 and received his Masters in 2011 from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 19, 2019
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If Denver Broncos GM John Elway Were Black, He Would Have Been Fired Years Ago

The NFL’s racial hiring problem is a bigger issue than you may realize, and John Elway epitomizes it. If Elway…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 17, 2019
100

DOJ’s Failure To Indict In Eric Garner’s Murder Means We Still Can’t Breathe

The worst is here now. “So where’s the justice? Don’t apologize to me. Fire the officer. Don’t give me your…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 16, 2019
292

Trump’s Attacking Minority Congresswomen But Steers Clear Of Kamala Harris

Despite his childish demeanor, constant misbehavior, and perpetual misconduct, Donald Trump is not a fool. Because only a fool would…
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NBA

Carron J. Phillips July 12, 2019
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How The OKC Thunder Closed The Window On Themselves

When Damian Lillard waved goodbye to the Oklahoma City Thunder after drilling a 37-foot three pointer in Paul George’s face…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 11, 2019
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We Shouldn’t Be Surprised That Bob Johnson’s Praising Trump, Again

It’s rare to find an older person that will change their ways. Which is why at the age of 73,…
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 9, 2019
20

Please Don’t Cast Unrealistic Expectations On Coco Gauff’s Future

The 15-year-old had a helluva run at Wimbledon, now let’s allow her to develop at her own pace.
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More Sports

Carron J. Phillips July 8, 2019
15

Ice Cube, Big 3 Stars Weigh In On NBA’s Explosive Free Agency Period

Basketball vets are intrigued with all the offseason moves in the NBA.
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips July 2, 2019
11

Flag On The Play: Kaepernick Just Saved Nike From Making A Big Mistake

At this point, Kaep is Captain America.
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NBA

Carron J. Phillips July 1, 2019
7

The NBA’s New Free Agency Rules Are Worthless

Free agency is a circus and there’s nothing the league can do about it.
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Culture

Carron J. Phillips June 28, 2019
3

Marshae Jones’ Situation Is A Tale Of Racism, Sexism, And Unjust Politics

Alabama doesn’t like women, especially black ones.
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