3. "lol" In response to Reply # 2 Wed Sep-27-17 11:58 AM by MEAT
You went from one post saying that black people need to come together to the next post saying that our most vocal leaders are misogynistic, predatory fools, that also openly reject the LGBTQ community (which black people are a part of)
Angela Davis is still walking this planet
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79545 posts
Wed Sep-27-17 11:57 AM
4. "Nah, those guys pushed down a lot of walls tho" In response to Reply # 0
so I don't think it's possible to have one these days.
Kap is the closest thing we got but I don't think he has the charisma and charm of an Ali.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
6. "Not from the world of athletics. Any current athlete grew up knowing" In response to Reply # 0
that if they made it big in their sport, they would be RICH. And while they definitely love sports, at the point that they made it, they are unlikely to be wiling to give up all of that wealth because of principle.
You'll see athletes who have already made it and are well established take stands on issues, and you'll see other athletes who may not have made it to the very top take stands when the risk is low - either at the end of their careers or when other people are already taking that stand. But you'll never see something like Ali - at the TOP of his sport, risking and giving up everything because of principle.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79545 posts
Wed Sep-27-17 12:56 PM
13. "what athlete is going to be pressured to give up their sport these days?..." In response to Reply # 6
I mean, it happened to Kaep and I think Abdul Rauff aka Chris Jackson had their careers shortened but it's not like any of them were being threatened with war or jail.
I think Serena has spoken on race a few times.
IMO its hard to compare eras because back then they were dealing with segregation and Jim Crow.
Now you can tweet or speak on something and at most you get a few people calling you names online.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
8. "close to being Boule, but that's about it" In response to Reply # 7
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14. "And that's totally fair" In response to Reply # 12
When people evoke 30 years into his career Jay-Z in this context, I just default to all other entertainers. Jay-Z isn't taking public risks. He seems to prefer to be a silent benefactor and honestly that's ok, it's more impactful than anything I'm doing.
So if we're talking about today's entertainers who's activism is a bit risky. I think the closest thing we have is Chance.
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