The_DADDY   3,475 #1 Posted May 20, 2021 Well, I have to say I'm not surprised that there is racism in america but I am surprised at how brazen and in your face it is Utterly disgusting...  https://www-independent-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.independent.co.uk/voices/lori-lightfoot-chicago-mayor-racism-b1850451.html?amp&usqp=mq331AQSKAFQApgB5pDmgNX-24IzsAEg&_js_v=a6&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&csi=0&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Fvoices%2Flori-lightfoot-chicago-mayor-racism-b1850451.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Allen   0 #2 Posted May 20, 2021 Meh, have you seen the biopic "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story"? The late great Bruce Lee came to the US from China back in the early to mid 1960s in a wave of racism because of his Chinese background.  Even when he became a famous movie star in the early 70s he still had to deal with racism right up to his death in July 1973.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pyrotequila   403 #3 Posted May 20, 2021 (edited) The title of that article makes my brain hurt...how is that NOT racist? If it were flipped around and she refused interviews to anyone not white, there would be screaming protests at the racism.  She may want to highlight inequality, but damn... Edited May 20, 2021 by Pyrotequila Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
despritdan   241 #4 Posted May 20, 2021 Her hypocrisy is unbelievable. It's people like along with Dianne Abbott and David Lammy in this country who are fuelling racism but they're too obsessive to realise it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #5 Posted May 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pyrotequila said: The title of that article makes my brain hurt...how is that NOT racist? If it were flipped around and she refused interviews to anyone not white, there would be screaming protests at the racism.  She may want to highlight inequality, but damn... Christ, where to start.  Do you think the almost completely white press room are all there on merit and only merit? It's not like Chicago is 90% white. Media companies aren't trying to be inclusive - if I've read it right the mayor has been looking at practically an all white press corps for 8 years. The mayor is giving them a helpful nudge if they want an interview. They can boycott if they like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   704 #6 Posted May 20, 2021 It's obvious the mayor is reacting to racism in a city where 45% of people are white but nearly all the reporters she's talking to are white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_DADDY   3,475 #7 Posted May 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Delbow said: It's obvious the mayor is reacting to racism in a city where 45% of people are white but nearly all the reporters she's talking to are white. Awesome. I can't wait to see her plans to racially diversify the NFL and NBA.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Allen   0 #8 Posted May 20, 2021 1 minute ago, The_DADDY said: Awesome. I can't wait to see her plans to racially diversify the NFL and NBA.  Won't happen.  My 13 year old nephew, who is white, plays Basketball in London but it's well known that most of the BIG names in the NBA are black, Dennis Rodman, Michael Jordan, Ron Harper etc.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #9 Posted May 20, 2021 9 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Awesome. I can't wait to see her plans to racially diversify the NFL and NBA.  So you think black people are over represented in sport but all the other well paid professions they are represented in just the right numbers?  Besides, its not in her remit who the Bears line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   704 #10 Posted May 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Awesome. I can't wait to see her plans to racially diversify the NFL and NBA.  Doesn't look like she has any remit there, so no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
butlers   261 #11 Posted May 20, 2021 Whites tried to break into the basketball scene but there were too many hoops to jump thru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Delbow   704 #12 Posted May 20, 2021 26 minutes ago, butlers said: Whites tried to break into the basketball scene but there were too many hoops to jump thru No wonder they got nowhere, they were doing it all wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...