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It's only bait, so just don't bite ! ✌️Instead, feel empathy for the LBGTQ+ community, which is being exploited, over and over again. Just like the Black community is constantly being exploited, and for that reason alone also deserves some extra empathy. It's only a matter of time till those deliberately propagandised & exploited will see the light, stand up and fiercely resist ever being exploited again. #Bait #IdentityPolitics #DeliberatePolarisationToDistractFromRealIssues #Wokeism #DeepStateMindGamesAndPropagandism #FailingWesternPonzi #ExcessiveMonetaryExpansion #FalseIdealismAsCoverStoryForTheft #DiversityEquityAndInclusionIsAScam #ESGIsAScam #OnlyEverFasterIncreasingWealthDisparities #DivideEtImpera #FuelingSocietalDivideAndExpansionistWarfare #DeepStatePuppetsInPositionsOfPowerAndInfluence Link for non-subscribers: https://archive.ph/l8We1. #TrueDemocratsSupportTrumpVance2024

🏀The NCAA tournament is upon us, and while buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories dominate the headlines, let's delve deeper. March Madness generates billions, but how much of that trickles down to Black communities that produce many of the game's stars? Black student-athletes, particularly men, are often the face of college basketball. Yet, graduation rates for Black athletes often lag behind their white counterparts. The revenue these athletes generate for universities rarely translates into academic or financial resources for Black students in general. This #MarchMadness, let's celebrate the game and its incredible players, but also acknowledge the need for a more equitable system. What are your thoughts? How can we ensure March Madness truly benefits the Black communities that contribute so much to the game? Bonus! Who are you rooting for in the men's and women's tournaments? Share your picks in the comments! #DFWBlackMBAs #MarchMadness #CollegeSports

**Olympic Black Power Salute: A Stand for Human Rights** Yo, let’s rewind to the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where the Games weren’t just about sports—they turned into a stage for one of the most powerful political statements in history. 🌍🔥 During the medal ceremony for the 200m race, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos made waves with their iconic Black Power salute. Picture this: both athletes, barefoot and heads bowed, raising a gloved fist to symbolize a stand for human rights. Smith said it was all about universal human rights, but the gesture was also seen as a powerful statement of support for the Black Power movement. ✊🏿✊🏾 The backlash was intense. Smith and Carlos were sent home in disgrace and faced tons of hostility upon their return. But they stood firm, believing they had a moral duty to use their platform for change, even if it meant tarnishing their personal reputations. 👊🏽 And let’s not forget Peter Norman, the Aussie who joined the protest by wearing an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge. He was ostracized for his support, proving that taking a stand can come with a hefty price tag. 🌟🇦🇺 The salute remains one of the most enduring symbols of activism in sports history, showing that the Olympic stage can be more than just about medals—it can be a powerful platform for social change. 🥇✊🏽 #BlackPowerSalute #Mexico1968 #TommieSmith #JohnCarlos #PeterNorman #HumanRights #OlympicActivism #PowerfulMoment #SportsAndPolitics #OlympicHistory #StandForChange

Guiding Tip: Embrace the joy of celebration! 🎉 Take a moment to recognize and appreciate your achievements, and don't forget to cheer on your fellow guiding friends. Success is sweeter when shared. Let's celebrate together! 🌟👭 #KGGA #GirlsCreatingaBetterWorld #GuidingTips

Here is the abstract to my new chapter with Derek Catsam "Chasing Snakes: Whiteness, White Privilege and Sport" in the Handbook of Critical Whiteness  (Springer Nature, in print soon). Thanks for the opportunity Professor Jioji Ravulo! Abstract This chapter explores white privilege in sport which has had global implications for a long time. To understand why white privilege remains so powerful and hard to relinquish, it is important to understand historical frameworks of global power and processes that began in the imperial/colonial era whereby Western (and by implication white) body culture practices were inscribed onto colonized (and by implication black) bodies, simultaneously replacing and subverting local physical cultural practices. We examine these in various contexts in order to unpack how whiteness and white privilege have shaped sporting discourses globally. Keywords #Race, #racism, #apartheid, #JimCrow, #UnitedStates, #SouthAfrica, #trackandfield #athletics, #AmateurAthleticsUnion, #whiteness, #whitesupremacy

Colour-blindness (as the term applies to race) is not literally possible. Not in South Africa, where we are all too aware of each others racial background. But it is a worthy aspiration to treat people with equal respect and curiosity regardless of what racial group they were born into. It should also be a political and ethical aspiration not to make legal distinctions between racial groups. In the 1960s in the US, almost all people (but for the most hardened leftists and the most hardened racists) agreed that a colourblind order was a worthy aspiration. How things have changed for the worse. In many parts of the world the races are getting along worse than they have in decades. Let's not compromise our humanity because of the crazies on the left who insist that the races are in a Hobbesian battle against each other for survival.

#TheMorningInclusive As we celebrate Black History Month, I want to pay tribute to one of the most inspiring figures in the history of sports and humanity: Arthur Ashe. Ashe was not only a tennis legend but also a humanitarian, an activist, and a role model for millions of people worldwide. Ashe was the first African American to win the NCAA singles title, the US Open, the Australian Open, and Wimbledon. He also led the US Davis Cup team as a player and a captain. He achieved all these feats despite facing racism, discrimination, and health challenges throughout his career. But Ashe’s legacy goes beyond his achievements on the court. He used his platform to advocate for social justice, education, and health. He co-founded the National Junior Tennis and Learning network, which provides tennis and life skills to underserved youth. He spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and supported civil rights movements in the US. He raised awareness and funds for AIDS research, after being diagnosed with the disease himself. Ashe once said, “From what we get, we make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” He exemplified this philosophy by giving back to his community and his country, and by inspiring generations of athletes and leaders to follow his footsteps. Arthur Ashe is a true hero of Black History Month, and of every month. Let us honor his memory by continuing his work and his vision. #BlackHistoryMonth #ArthurAshe #tennis #socialjustice #Belonging = #Inclusion * (#Diversity + #Equity) ^ #Accessibility

🎾 Remember this name: Althea Gibson. She was first. First Black woman to play on the international tennis circuit. First Black woman to win a Grand Slam event. First Black woman to win The French Open, Wimbledon, US Nationals. First Black woman to win 11 Grand Slam tournaments: five singles titles, five doubles titles, and one mixed doubles title. First Black Woman to play professional golf. There was nothing about her road to the top that was easy. She gave everything she had to her success -despite the odds being stacked against her. She was resilient beyond measure - facing barrier after barrier, being overlooked, being continually discriminated against, being treated like scum - she kept focusing on her craft and getting better and better. She leaned into community - people supported her to new heights - the right people did anyways. . Being first is not easy. It’s not glamorous. It’s take hard work, killer focus, and immeasurable grit. Remember the name Althea Gibson when you go first. (credit The Female Quotient 🎾) #blackhistorymonth #womenofcolor #womenleaders #womenentrepreneurs

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

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