Read more about the article Little Rock Nine’s Ernest Green: Jerry Jones received a pass; Dallas owner also passed on Sherman Lewis

Little Rock Nine’s Ernest Green: Jerry Jones received a pass; Dallas owner also passed on Sherman Lewis

PHOTO: The photo of Jerry Jones taken in 1957as he stood among a mob of White supremacists at North Little Rock High. The photo accompanied a story published in the Washington Post by David Maraniss and Sally Jenkins. Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN NBA megastar LeBron James speaks up on social issues from his sports throne. King James’ fame commands attention. Civil Rights advocate Ernest Green speaks from the crucible of America’s tumultuous desegregation years.…

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Read more about the article Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy deserves another stage with bookend Air Force season-opener

Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy deserves another stage with bookend Air Force season-opener

By TOM SHANAHAN #AFAN (Air Force/Army/Navy) stories: My series is about more than academy football players. These stories are about future officers selflessly committed to serving their country during a seemingly endless war on terrorism. There are only 0.5 percent Americans making up the military. Throughout our history Cadets and Midshipmen have answered the call to serve in times of war, but this is a generation of volunteers. “I get to work daily with heroes that joined the…

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