Why Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Didn't Stand For The Anthem | Edge of Sports

<p>In the early 90s, <a href="https://twitter.com/RaufMahmoud" rel="nofollow">Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf</a> had a promising career ahead of him in the NBA as an up-and-coming star. That all changed in 1996 when he refused to stand for the US National Anthem and called the US flag a symbol of oppression. The NBA retaliated by suspending him, and Abdul-Rauf spent the next two decades playing exclusively for international leagues. </p><p>On this episode of <em>Edge of Sports</em>, Abdul-Rauf looks back on his protest and how engaging the literature of revolutionary icons like Malcolm X influenced his decision. Elsewhere in the episode, <a href="https://twitter.com/EdgeofSports" rel="nofollow">Dave Zirin</a> takes aim at Ron DeSantis’s use of sports to stage a political takeover at the New College of Florida, and Dr. Ron Bishop joins the show to discuss how sports media covers mental health.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>