Tag: Black athletes

Jason Whitlock’s Argument is Built on Historical Amnesia

Jason Whitlock dismisses the significance of Black quarterbacks winning Super Bowls, claiming the struggle is over because they align with the Black population percentage. This ignores decades of exclusion, position-switching, and denied opportunities. Warren Moon had to prove himself in Canada before the NFL gave him a chance. Doug Williams broke barriers by winning a Super Bowl. Eldridge Dickey, the first Black quarterback drafted in the first round, was never allowed to play his natural position. History matters until Black quarterbacks are no longer asked to change positions or have their intelligence questioned differently. The league must acknowledge the past rather than erase it. Jaylen Hurts winning a Super Bowl is progress. If celebrating Black excellence makes Whitlock uncomfortable, that is his burden to bear.

Discrediting The Greatness Of Wilt and Russell? Let’s Expose the Absurdity of Such Claims

Discrediting Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell because the league was only 20% Black is ignorant. These men were pioneers, enduring racism, death threats, and media attacks while dominating the NBA. Clyde Frazier has spoken about the racism Black players endured well into the 1980s. Today’s NBA, where players stay at luxury resorts, exists because Wilt, Russell, and others fought for dignity and equality. The NBA is 80% Black because of their efforts, on and off the court. Respect your elders. The game would not be what it is today without them.