Enough Is Enough
on August 4th, 2009
I have had enough of people bad-mouthing, finding fault and generally talking bad about minority athletes for reasons that their Caucasian counterparts aren’t criticized for. I just want these athletes to get their due respect. Here are some examples:
1. Why does Michael Vick have to be sorry after coming out of jail? He served his time and at this point doesn’t have to show any remorse. It isn’t like he is up for parole and has to show someone that he is a changed man. Of course he shouldn’t engage in the same activities that landed in jail, but he sure doesn’t have to be sorry for it.
2. Tiger Woods has been criticized lately for using profanity and throwing tantrums on the golf course. Everyone has their own personality and this is just part of what he does on the court whether people agree with it or not. Additionally, he has cameras on him more than any other golfer so it is easy to see why he is filmed this way.
3. The Williams sisters are constantly criticized for different things. What if they didn’t have to compete with each other? Yes, one Williams would probably have the most grand slam titles in the history of tennis.
Did you know that the best Supercross rider is a black guy named James “Bubba” Stewart? Go to his site and check him out.
I’m so sick of this thinly disguised racial hate that I’m determined to support black athletes who are champions. When I say champions, I don’t necessarily mean athletes who have raised the trophy for their respective sports. I mean athletes who have excelled in their sport and have reached an elite level.
I’m not a Philadelphia Eagles fan, but I’m now going to support Donovan McNabb because he has too many haters and he has proven himself over the years. I’m going to throw my support behind other athletes of color because of what they do on the court/field; they deserve to have some support instead of the media constantly tearing them down.
What do you think about “Champions of Color?” Are you down with them?
