RACISM IN SPORTS

[Nouss]

"My purpose and my mission is bigger than sports,'' Berry said. "I'm here to represent those ... who died due to systemic racism. That's the important part. That's why I'm going. That's why I'm here today.''

Berry turns from flag, felt anthem timing 'a setup'

After finishing third at trials and qualifying for her second Olympics, hammer thrower Gwen Berry turned away from the flag while the anthem played before the start of Saturday's evening session. She found the timing to be no matter of coincidence.

www.espn.com

 

[DCAllAfrican]

On this episode of “The Rematch,” Etan Thomas is joined by 9-year NBA veteran Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. They discuss his journey, people comparing his game to Stephen Curry’s, his experience playing with Shaquille O’Neal in college, getting blackballed from the NBA, the backlash he received, his respect for today's athlete activists and much more.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Steph Curry comparisons, Shaq in college, athlete activism

Etan talks with Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf about his journey, comparing his game to Steph Curry’s, playing with Shaq, activism and more.

www.basketballnews.com

 

[DCAllAfrican]

 

[Present]

 

[DCAllAfrican]

When you make decisions like this, who are you consulting ?

The Olympics Banned a Swim Cap for Afro Hair

The governing body behind swimming ruled that SOUL CAP, designed with more room for Afro and natural hair styles, would not be allowed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

www.instyle.com

 

[1995]

Something suspicious going on here

 

[marikomorose]

T

Something suspicious going on here

They're probably trying to hit em w/ so testosterone bs (like they can control that). Those are definitely real women if that's the reason they'll try to give though.

 

[dreamer23]

 

[Chimpmanproletariat]

How ya'll feeling today after Barkley exposed Jordan as a racist on the Dan Patrick show?

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Funny she acknowledged that she has benefited from "affirmative action" but now she seems to have an issue with it.

 

[kingfoamnyc]

Black women need to know these people are not your allies

 

[blastercombo]

Lol **** her

 

[blastercombo]

Black women need to know these people are not your allies

They’re aren’t even allies to themselves. Talking about white women. Everyone stay away, period

 

[fluid hips]

How ya'll feeling today after Barkley exposed Jordan as a racist on the Dan Patrick show?

Racist about what?

 

[kingfoamnyc]

Racist about what?

I smell a troll

 

[fluid hips]

I smell a troll

Nah. Genuinely curious. I don't watch ESPN or any sports talk shows

 

[360waves]

This is what integration looks like

 

[1995]

I smell a troll

Looks like you were right

 

[kingfoamnyc]

Nah. Genuinely curious. I don't watch ESPN or any sports talk shows

Nah wasn't talking about u. Was talking about the dude you quoted

 

[Methodical Management]

You won’t believe this, but he didn’t react well to being removed from the thread.

 

[kingfoamnyc]

wow

 

[sreggie101]

A disparaging video prompts explosive fallout within ESPN

In comments still rippling through the network, the reporter Rachel Nichols, who is white, said Maria Taylor, who is Black, earned the job to host 2020 NBA finals coverage because ESPN was “feeling pressure” on diversity.

www.boston.com

just caught up on this story (posted link of where I read, I know it was posted above) this the **** that can give me trust issues. I won't fall down the hole in believing all white folks are liars/trash/etc. but life has taught me in recent years people aren't always what they seem and it is critical to keep your lawn short because there are wild snakes out there in the workplace.

i never really had much of an opinion of nichols other than looks. it looks bad, but I'm not surprised given the (I'm assuming) competitive nature of broadcast television. rachel hypocritical af with this. interested to see/hear jemele hill's take on this.

bron too.

 

[moe200069]

Something suspicious going on here

it’s outrageous and egregious that the IOC is attempting to define what it means to be a “woman” in 2021 and barely anyone gives a damn

the way the IOC has policed Black women and their bodies while attempting to silence athletes’ political stances, i’m leaning on the side of **** the olympics from here on out

 

[moe200069]

Funny she acknowledged that she has benefited from "affirmative action" but now she seems to have an issue with it.

to think that this creature has made an entire career out of reporting on Black athletes while feeling this way towards the Black folk in her industry. can’t wait to see what ******** press release she puts out to explain her microaggressive racism.

hope NBA players stop giving her their time and refuse to do interviews with her. ESPN needs to let go of her so she can write full time for parler

 

[DCAllAfrican]

This ya'll mans

Terrible man. Jack is in full defense mode.