African Americans in MLB: 8%, lowest since integration era
Pirates need to do more to improve this We have the best player in the league and he is African American Steelers established the Rooney Rule and hired the best coach in the NFL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_Rule Hearing Chukki Okobi in the booth today brought to light an opportunity to further reach out to a younger demographic. he should be hired full time to do commentary Also, our merchandise is very popular in the hip hop community: http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/19184629/Why-are-so-many-African-Americans-wearing-Pittsburgh-Pirates-hats.aspx The Pirates should invest in the North Side and the Hill District in the same way they invest in the Domincan Republic and Brandenton. We would produce more home town Neal Walker type players who would be loyal to our team and city



