Rev. Al Sharpton: NFL Penalty For N-Word A Good Start In Tackling Hateful Language

Sharpton: NFL Penalty For N-Word A Good Start In Tackling Hateful Language
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 04: Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates his birthday at Philippe Chow on October 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 04: Rev. Al Sharpton celebrates his birthday at Philippe Chow on October 4, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Penalizing players for using the N-word is a good first step.

It shows a recognition that there is a problem in football specifically, and in sports in general.

Popular in the Community

Close

What's Hot