Episode 1352 • • 2:29:25 - 2:31:04
1352: Race Norming
NFL Race Norming, Brain Injury Claims and Racial Bias
The National Football League has pledged to end the practice of "race norming" in its $1 billion concussion settlement. The practice assumed Black players had lower baseline cognitive abilities, making it significantly harder for them to qualify for payouts. Following a civil rights lawsuit and public pressure, the league is reviewing past claims to address potential racial bias in disbursements.