Let me start by saying how dope I think his actions were, he made a huge statement. I would often ask myself, what if there were a professional team called the “Niggers” or “Negros” how would I feel?
If you haven’t heard, sports journalist Bomani Jones appeared on ESPN wearing a shirt with the word “Caucasians” in the style of the Cleveland Indians logo. Now some people are “BIG Mad” at Bomani Jones. It’s funny how naming a team the Washington Redskins is acceptable but Cleveland Caucasians has everyone in their feelings. Just change the names of the teams! We are ok with discriminatory practices just as long as we don’t offend white people.
Jones said, “The reason they won’t get rid of Chief Wahoo – it’s completely indefensible – is because they can still sell stuff with it. They can say they’re going to deemphasize it, but they’re not going to set money on fire.”
We want to pretend like we’re culturally sensitive in this country but that is furthest from the truth. If we were, changing the names of these teams would be a non-issue. The fake importance and sentimental value they try to place on these teams’ names is quite absurd. But as long as it doesn’t offend the “majority” then it’s cool, right?
I agree with Jones 100 percent, “If you’re quiet about the Indians and now you’ve got something to say about my shirt, I think it’s time for introspection.”
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