Skip to content
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

BLK ALERTS

THE ARCHIVES

  • Home
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Politics

NFL giant and civil rights icon Jim Brown dies at age 87

Posted on May 19, 2023 by thegrio.com

The sports legend was a prominent advocate for civil rights whose legacy is both remarkable and complex.

A craftsman on the football gridiron,  today! 

The post NFL giant and civil rights icon Jim Brown dies at age 87 appeared first on TheGrio.

Posted in The GrioTagged featured, Jim Brown, newswirelink, Obituary

Post navigation

Previous: Judge keeps temporary block on records connected to Tyre Nichols’ death
Next: The ‘receipts’ don’t matter. The bike doesn’t matter. Sarah Jane Comrie’s actions matter

Related Posts

  • The Grio

‘The Vince Staples Show’ on Netflix is the West Coast ‘Atlanta’

  • thegrio.com
  • February 16, 2024
  • 0

  • The Grio

‘Atlanta’: Can you pass?

  • thegrio.com
  • May 13, 2022
  • 0

  • The Grio

Cleats left behind after Jackie Robinson statue was stolen to be donated to Negro Leagues museum

  • thegrio.com
  • February 24, 2024
  • 0

New Comments

  • First Bullet Train Line Approved to Enter Service – BossFM Digital on First Bullet Train Line Approved to Enter Service
  • US Admitting Asylum Seekers, No Longer Enforcing “Remain in Mexico” Program – BossFM Digital on US Admitting Asylum Seekers, No Longer Enforcing “Remain in Mexico” Program
  • Moratorium Ending, Millions Face Eviction – BossFM Digital on Moratorium Ending, Millions Face Eviction
  • Journal of Neuroscience Study Finds Psychological Importance of Face-to-Face Interaction – BossFM Digital on Journal of Neuroscience Study Finds Psychological Importance of Face-to-Face Interaction
Copyright © 2026 BLK ALERTS Theme: Classy News By Adore Themes.