Naomi Osaka on why she chose to host a party for the black tennis players:
βYou know I'm seeing a little bit of-
βWhy can't you love everyone for all skin tones?β and βwhat if someone had an all white party?! First of all I do love everyone for who they are no matter their race + ethnicity, (I'm literally half Japanese lol). I can only speak from my experiences in my own life though, growing up as a tennis player I didn't see many people that looked like ME and I feel like it's important to celebrate them.
Secondly I feel like it's important to note that there have been all white dinners/parties. I don't know how else to tell you this, I literally seen them all the time and never had an issue with it at all. To the people who ask this question I want to ask you this question too, βWhat is it about POC getting together that unsettles you so much?β
I want to end this by saying I grew up watching my dad get discriminated against, having the cops called on him multiple times at the tennis court. There are multiple things I will apologize for in my life but celebrating being black and appreciating who we are will never be something I would consider saying sorry for. Thanks.
Actually I lied, I am sorry. I'm sorry for the people who cannot comprehend in their brains that this is not about exclusion, this is a celebration about how far we have come π€β
(via Naomi on Threads)
When they tell you, believe them...
"And the counter argument is, and I have some sympathy, look, at least let them, lime, engage in some insider trading, so they can continue to take care of their (congressperson's) family"
This George Washington quote here ππΎ
are we all on the same page now, seeing how blatant and seemingly unapologetic the fear has become. How desperate they cling, even as it goes against every principle they claim to hold.
Agree with the absurdity @allenanalysis, but the true definition of DEI reflex a goal of having an inclusive, just equitable society with actions reflected in DEI striving to meet that mark. what you point out in this clip is what the proponents of DEI define it.
Hillsdale College β one of Americaβs loudest opponents of DEI β just gave a woman an honorary doctorate and commencement speech opportunity because of who her husband is.
Thatβs the definition of DEI.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for me.
Not for thee.
Yβall ever noticed that the wheels of government move mighty quick when it comes time to marginalize folks? You want funding for public services? Wait a couple years. Need to ban abortion, gerrymander districts, or dehumanize trans people? Itβll get done by tomorrow.
The fact that almost EVERY former confederate state is moving to completely eliminate Black representatives almost immediately after the SCOTUS decision should be more than enough proof that voting rights still need protection and racism is far from gone in this country.
Not necessarily exclusive to "conservatives" but agree that this inability to empathizing with an "other or out group" is central. It's usually "Whoa, NOW I get it, now that I have a______ person in my life or tht I am part of_______ group."
This is my issue with conservatives explained in a single video: They are COMPLETELY unable to practice any kind of empathy (neither cognitive nor emotional) with any out-group. Until they have first-hand experience with an issue, they cannot fathom that it even exists
This is but one example of thousands upon thousands of ICE actions that violate rights, the constitution and the dignity of our communities. This is why we will not support another dollar for ICE.
Same ones complaining about the Super Bowl being in Spanish with no subtitles are the same ones that say subtitles are a distraction and never add subtitles on their own videos. But let me mind my business π€ #SuperBowl#BadBunny