Raiders Coach Jon Gruden Resigns After Racist Comments Surface

Raiders Coach Jon Gruden Resigns After Racist Comments Surface

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Journalism, Social Studies, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Emails from Jon Gruden, containing homophobic, misogynistic, and racist language, were reviewed by the New York Times. The Wall Street Journal reported on a 2011 email where Gruden used racist language about Demore Smith. Gruden apologized, attributing his remarks to frustration over the NFL lockout. The emails span from 2011 to 2018, during Gruden's time as an ESPN analyst.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which publication reviewed the emails where Gruden used offensive language?

The Washington Post

The New York Times

The Guardian

The Los Angeles Times

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the Wall Street Journal's report regarding Gruden?

A 2011 email with racist language

His career achievements

His comments on NFL players

His coaching strategies

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the target of Gruden's racist language in the 2011 email?

Colin Kaepernick

Roger Goodell

Tom Brady

Demore Smith

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gruden express in his apology regarding his remarks?

He was misunderstood

He was joking

He was frustrated over the lockout

He was misquoted

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which years were the controversial emails sent?

2000 to 2005

2015 to 2020

2011 to 2018

2005 to 2010