Article 68QCX Mahomes v Hurts: America’s fear of a Black quarterback begins to fade

Mahomes v Hurts: America’s fear of a Black quarterback begins to fade

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Andrew Lawrence
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Super Bowl LVII shows that football is more willing to see Black men as leaders - although that doesn't apply to other levels of US society, or the NFL

Thirty-five years ago a harsh spotlight shone on Washington's Doug Williams. He was the story of Super Bowl XXII, the first Black quarterback to start in the NFL title game. In the run-up to the game he was blitzed with questions about his race, but this was the one that hit home.

Reporter: How long have you been a Black quarterback?"

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