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The Polack MSgt

(13,188 posts) Tue Jun 2, 2020, 11:16 AM Jun 2020

From last year - But a good read and relevant.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-nba

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From last year - But a good read and relevant. (Original Post) The Polack MSgt Jun 2020 OP

very interesting rurallib Jun 2020 #1

Well worth the read genxlib Jun 2020 #2

K & R...for visibility...nt Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #3

The whole privilege of "opting" is very relevant, indeed. And doing more. ancianita Jun 2020 #4

rurallib

(62,416 posts)

1. very interesting

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2020, 12:47 PM

Jun 2020

genxlib

(5,527 posts)

2. Well worth the read

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:23 PM

Jun 2020

This is an important paragraph that I find myself guilty of

What I’m realizing is, no matter how passionately I commit to being an ally, and no matter how unwavering my support is for NBA and WNBA players of color….. I’m still in this conversation from the privileged perspective of opting in to it. Which of course means that on the flip side, I could just as easily opt out of it. Every day, I’m given that choice — I’m granted that privilege — based on the color of my skin.

I confess it is too easy to step away from the problem and that is the essence of privilege.

Wounded Bear

(58,656 posts)

3. K & R...for visibility...nt

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:33 PM

Jun 2020

ancianita

(36,057 posts)

4. The whole privilege of "opting" is very relevant, indeed. And doing more.

Reply to The Polack MSgt (Original post)

Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:38 PM

Jun 2020

Thanks!

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