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Hosted by award-winning NBA broadcaster Jason Jackson and former NFL linebacker/broadcaster Kirk Morrison, “Forward Progress” features conversations with athletes and activists about the pursuit for r... more
FAQs about Forward Progress:How many episodes does Forward Progress have?The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.
January 20, 2022Oscar Robertson on Martin Luther KingThe 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....more48minPlay
January 13, 2022Mia St. John, Fighting For My Life: A Memoir about a Mother's Loss and GriefJason 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!...more48minPlay
January 06, 2022Jen Fry TalksHappy 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!...more48minPlay
December 16, 2021A Lesson In ForgivenessHappy 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....more48minPlay
December 09, 2021By The Grace Of The GameJason 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'....more48minPlay
December 02, 2021RAISE A FIST, TAKE A KNEE: Race and the Illusion of Progress in Modern SportsJason 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!...more48minPlay
November 18, 2021NFL Inspire Change InitiativeJason and Kirk discuss Jon Gruden's lawsuit and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative!...more48minPlay
November 11, 2021The Stand For H.E.R. InitiativeThis 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!...more48minPlay
November 04, 2021Inaugural HBCU Roundball Experience: Prairie View A&M vs MichiganJason 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!...more48minPlay
October 28, 2021Sarver Allegations and NBA/HBCU CollabJason and Kirk discuss the Robert Sarver allegations; Roger Goodell on the Washington Football Team investigations and an awesome collaboration between the NBA and HBCUs!...more48minPlay
FAQs about Forward Progress:How many episodes does Forward Progress have?The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.