Forward Progress

The guys listen to NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robinson's thoughts on Martin Luther King, Jr. and playing basketball in the era of the Civil Rights Movement; react to the story that ANTOHER NFL Hall of Famer may decide to become a head coach at a HBCU and the NBA Social Coalition's fight for voting rights.

Jason and Kirk discusses the job openings in the NFL; a chat on the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game in the NBA and a visit from 5x World Boxing Champion Mia St. John!

Happy New Year! The guys are back discussing the the Eagles helping out in the Philadelphia area; Nets owners, the Tsai's and their contribution to social justice issues and we receive a visit from coach, speaker, educator and advocate Jen Fry of JenFryTalks.com!

Happy Holidays From Forward Progress!!!!

The final show of 2021, the guys react to a Louisiana judge dropping a racial slur; Kyle Larson coming back from dropping a racial slur; we celebrate JR Smith earning a 4.0 and Travis Hunter continuing a trend of big time athletes looking to attend HBCUs.

Jason and Kirk follow up on the NBA Social Coalition as they kick off a new initiative; react to Marcus Freeman getting the nod as the new head football coach at Notre Dame and celebrate Deion, 'Coach Prine' Sanders as he wins his first SWAC Championship as head coach of Jackson State. The guys receive a visit from former pro basketball player Dan Grunfeld who tells us about his new book, 'By The Grace of The Game'.

Jason and Kirk return from Thanksgiving break and react to the verdicts in the Kyle Rittenhouse case and the verdict in the case of Ahmaud Arbery's murder. The guys also discuss Enes Kanter's name change and remember the life of golf legend Lee Elder. Sports columnist and author John Feinstein stops by to discuss his new book!

Jason and Kirk discuss Jon Gruden's lawsuit and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative!

This week, Jason and Kirk react to the article written by ESPN's Baxter Holmes that alleges NBA Owner Robert Sarver of misogyny, sexual harassment, and racism; LeBron James and Nike send apparel to Florida A&M University and we receive a visit from Dr. Kim Johnson as she talks about The Stand For H.E.R initiative!

Jason and Kirk discuss the NAACP's response to the recent laws passed in the state of Texas; Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins' very generous gift to the Vikings Team Social Justice Committee; and we receive a visit from the Executive Director of Coaches vs. Racism, Darryl Woods as Prairie View University prepares to take on Michigan in the inaugural HBCU Roundball Experience!

Jason and Kirk discuss the Robert Sarver allegations; Roger Goodell on the Washington Football Team investigations and an awesome collaboration between the NBA and HBCUs!