Oakland Raiders: Where They’ve Been, Where They’re Going

It may be an urban legend, but years ago many people would migrate from Louisiana, to Texas, and then to California.

California was considered a place where a person could work their way up in their social and economic standing. The Oakland Raiders symbolized that spirit of opportunity and fairness.

During the Sixties, especially, more people from southern states went "West" to improve their lifestyle. Also, some of them migrated "East." 

During those years this writer began to pay attention to the Oakland Raiders and Al Davis. It was clear to me then, and even now, that Al Davis gave women and minorities opportunities to achieve. His thoughts were progressive and fair in my opinion.

For example, ...

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