Opportunites have increased dramatically over the last 4 decades in intercollegiate athletics I would say. But what is the main goal, everyone always says we have a ways to go? Where are we trying to go? It seems like our focus is always on numbers and statistics shouldn't it be about relationships and mutual respect. The chance for all to be seen equally regardless of race but as humans. But of course we can't do that we insist at looking at the things that divide us instead of unifying. If you must look at numbers in the 2000 US census there was 75% white, 12.3% black & 12.5% latino/hispanic. I would like to know how those numbers stack up to current totals of all student-athletes in intercollegiate athletics. Why are we always focused on counting, could we move onto focusing on the things that matter like how to treat each other. Dr. King didn't fight for numbers of who is where but equality in human rights totally blind of color.

On this terrible anniversary I was reflecting on a trip I made a few years ago to the National Civil Rights Museum, which is located in the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was shot. The museum keeps the room where Dr. King stayed exactly the same as it was on that day in 1968. From the observation space outside the room you can see into the courtyard, now the entrance to the museum. As I stood that day reflecting on the impact Dr. King made, I watched a group of young children of all races walking toward the entrance. Those children were likely too young to understand what Dr. King and so many others sacrificed for their right to live and learn side-by-side and I would guess that’s exactly the way Dr. King might have wanted it. What a beautiful legacy to leave.

The NCAA, the college athletics departments, schools and NCAA has had a tremendous impact on the nation, school programs and a "few" fortunate athletic individuals with the God given talent to play football and be lured by the schools to provide a scholarship to those lucky "few". I feel, however, more can be done for those who don't play basketball or those who don't qualify for schoolarships.

Like special tutors provided by the schoos, or be given scholarships for the low-income or uderpriviledge students with great potential.

thank you

Mr. Hector Munoz Hernandez, San Pedro, CA.

Numbers shouldn't count, relationships and fairness more importantly doing the right thing "counts". The ESPN Documentary "Black Magic" opened my eyes in letting us know its about making sure everyone is given an opportunity to "shine" in the world of "sports" and treated with respect and fairness.

To answer the question, NO