When folks faked blowing a mental gasket over Rush Limbaugh’s attempt to own a piece of a NFL team, the biggest reason thrown out there was because of “racist” comments he made in the past. Based on that, critics were also saying such a move would especially be hurtful to Black players and Black fans.
If that is the case, why does the same narrative not apply in the NBA?
(rollingout.com) In an era of sports when leagues are more than ever image-conscious, holding members accountable for their actions, the NBA is MIA – missing in action.
Last week Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling agreed to pay $2.73 million in a discrimination lawsuit settlement brought by the U.S. Department of Justice for refusing to rent apartments to African Americans and Hispanics.
Sterling, a real estate mogul, owns 119 properties with over 5,000 apartments in Los Angeles County. The settlement is the largest in U.S. history for housing discrimination.
NBA commissioner David Stern, the NBA and the NBA Players Association have been silent in response to the suit. To complicate matters, this is just one of several law suits against Sterling that involves racial discrimination, housing discrimination and even sexual harassment. (more…)
Hmmm! No talk of how the mostly Black players on the Clippers’ team felt hurt over Sterling’s off-court discrimination. In fact, they continue to play the game without a hitch. Fans still showing up. Not talk about how having a “racist” in the league will hurt the overall image of the game. Blogosphere seems to be taking it in stride. The NBA’s Players Association? No comment.
The Rush debacle was an example of the power of politics when mixed with race.
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Like I Said, It Had Nothing To Do With Racism
by Duane on November 10th, 2009 at 3:54 pmWhen folks faked blowing a mental gasket over Rush Limbaugh’s attempt to own a piece of a NFL team, the biggest reason thrown out there was because of “racist” comments he made in the past. Based on that, critics were also saying such a move would especially be hurtful to Black players and Black fans.
If that is the case, why does the same narrative not apply in the NBA?
Hmmm! No talk of how the mostly Black players on the Clippers’ team felt hurt over Sterling’s off-court discrimination. In fact, they continue to play the game without a hitch. Fans still showing up. Not talk about how having a “racist” in the league will hurt the overall image of the game. Blogosphere seems to be taking it in stride. The NBA’s Players Association? No comment.
The Rush debacle was an example of the power of politics when mixed with race.
Race accusations: The official hot sauce for the political world.
Wanna take that ordinary political issue and make it into a hot button issue. Try “RACE”! It’s bursting with flavor and gives just the right amount of kick to any serving of everyday politics.
Supplies are endless.
Sphere: Related Content