Jess Slade

NZ born Samoan living and loving life in Melbourne, Australia 😋

[Ros Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21]

Pat: “white b*tch”
Austin: “girls” referring to adult WNBA players
Stephen A: “what about black men” in response to the plight of black women

Why are these professionals struggling with HOW to respectfully discuss women? These are HUGE platforms this language is being used on!

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

@cgray209 Just started it but already found my favourite part 😂 #GoAces 🔥

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

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[Chinese Women's Hoop Show @CWHoopShow]

Liz Cambage got ejected with two flagrant fouls in G2 of the WCBA Finals tonight.

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

🗣️🗣️🗣️ hell yeaaaahhh!!

[Alexis Ohanian 🗽 @alexisohanian]

The Iowa-South Carolina national championship game averaged almost 19M viewers, AKA "the most watched basketball game" in 5 YEARS. Period.

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

What a moment for women’s basketball globally. @dawnstaley is a legend! 🙌🏾🐐

[Taylor Rooks @TaylorRooks]

Respectfully, colleague - The disappointing thing about this take is you actually can’t have an informed opinion on this if you are choosing to be gender neutral and racially indifferent. Because that is impossible. Her existence as a black woman shapes both how she is seen by others and how she sees the world. And in this case how she is seen by you.
Your response here is actually full of opinions that indirectly (and directly) involve both race and gender. It’s just coded to unsuccessfully soften the blow. You have to ask why Angel became the villain. You have to ask why her role as ‘villain’ has not allowed her to also be human. You have to wonder why her being asked a question and simply answering has led to this level of discourse. You have to ask what you mean when you say Angel wants to talk grown or pose grown?? What is ‘grown’ a substitute for? You have to ask why trash talking - a practice many athletes engage in - is seen so much harsher when it comes from someone that looks like her. You have to ask how some of the ideas you expressed fuel the fire of the aforementioned marginalization. You have to ask why you heard her discuss unacceptable treatment and your reaction was to discuss how she can’t address it. And I have to ask if you spoke to any black women athletes about their experiences in order to give a more enlightened take before you came and said this.
Angel has absolutely made herself a public figure and she should be open to the criticism pertaining her game and persona. She should also be allowed to express when those criticisms are out of bounds. Why did you cling to her reaction as opposed to the vitriol that caused it? She certainly does not deserve sympathy for losing a game. She deserves sympathy for being attacked and targeted for things outside of said game.
As much as you believe this to be a take without bias, your reasoning proves the point you are fighting against. Opinions are opinions, and everyone is entitled, but our opinions are shaped by the paradigms we know. I hope no one says they are taking out gender and race, because in a black woman’s world, we do not have that choice. I hope you realize your luxury and privilege by being able to say what you said. I hope you look around and notice the people that have delighted and applauded seeing a black man get on television and give THIS opinion on a young black woman. Because it’s not for the reasons you think.
That’s my take.

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

All class 👏🏽😍

[Matt Dowell @MattDowellTV]

WATCH: Dawn Staley addresses the crowd about the 4th quarter scuffle during today's trophy ceremony

"I just want to apologize for what took place out here today. Sometimes, when you play basketball, things get a little bit heated. I know it didn't come from an ugly place."

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

Suspend Israel from International Sports Sign the petition https://t.co/uoK98PoRrL #diem25 #BanIsraelFromSport

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

Game over. Usher wins the Super Bowl. 😍😍🙌🏾🙌🏾 what a damn show!!

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

I just gave @Deel five stars for customer service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deel is the all-in-one HR platform for global teams. They simplify every aspect of managing a global team, from culture and onboarding, to local payroll and compliance. #DeelSupport https://t.co/JFKbYlEDPR

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

Make it make sense 🤦🏽‍♀️🫣

[Miracle McLean @miracle_Gmclean]

I was put in a terrible situation in my Game on Last Friday. A girl wrapped her legs around me turned me over and kicked me very hard in my chest and then I got ejected out the game and NOW I AM SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES. I am a Sophomore at Carolina Forest High School and this is my 3rd year playing Varsity. I have never had any problems or fights on or off the court. The video of the situation was sent in to the South Carolina Department of Athletic Directors to appeal against the Ejection and Suspension and they did not overturn it. This is not fair for the actions that have been brought against me. As you can clearly see in the video I couldn’t retaliate my teammates held me back. Therefore the 3 games suspension is uncalled for. Especially since the girl that kicked me had no consequences AT ALL. This is sad that I am not able to help my team as they take on these next 3 region games. Although I’m am so lucky to have a wonderful parents and a coach that are still fighting against this. @SCHSL #schsl #dobetter #bumpintheroad

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

ACTION: Australia must condemn Israel's attacks on Palestine https://t.co/pDP8IPuZ4q

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

This team is a whole vibe 😂😂👏🏽👏🏽 here for it!!

[The Project @theprojecttv]

‘My daughter was there, she got it, she's 9.’ As Australia inches closer to Referendum Day, Rove explains why our First Nations People should be given a Voice to Parliament.

[The Dropped Kick-Off Rugby Pod @DroppedKickOff_]

Omg. SBW slamming Eddie in the post match. Saying half of what @rugby_podcast have said without the swearing. And he apologises if he’s gone too far. NO that’s what we need in rugby media. Honest opinions. Transgressive opinions.

And he said this next to RUPA president

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

Let the man hold his own mic 🎤 😂💯👏🏽

[Sonny Bill Williams @SonnyBWilliams]

I may have never been a wallaby and I might be speaking out of line here, but since working in this space for a while now I have grown to really love my role and want the best for the players, the passionate supporters and the game within Australia. There’s some really class men within the wallabies team that I have a lot of respect for, and you just want what’s best for them & their families. I’ll always be as honest as I can, even if that’s making a mistake. But, I don’t think I have in this instance. I’m a big believer that true growth only comes from going through hardship, let’s hope this is the reset Australian rugby needs.

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

Thread 💯⬇️

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

Our society downplays the importance of parenting and obsesses over career.

It's no surprise we have so many issues.

Why Society Is Backwards (this is controversial):

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

👀 spill the tea sis ☕️

[Jordin Canada ✨ @jordin_canada]

I usually keep to myself and mind my business but Bleacher Report if y’all want the REAL TRUTH, call me. #IYKYK 🤥

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

So good to be back in the motherland 🇼🇸 with the family 😍🤍

[Jess Slade @JS_Slade]

@TallFerns Huge game ladies 😍🇳🇿👏🏽