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Jim Brown says money has discouraged social activism by athletes

Syracuse legend Jim Brown gave a detailed explanation on why he believes money has discouraged athletes from taking a harder stance when it comes to social activism while speaking with the media Saturday in Syracuse.

Brown made his comments after being honored by the Syracuse University Alumni Association with the 2016 Arents Award for his excellence in athletics and social activism.

“There’s a thing called quality of life. And quality of life is a (combination) of things that contribute to you being happy.

In a capitalistic society at its most extreme, we seem to believe that money can cure all things.