ESPN: “We collectively made the decision with Robert to switch games as the tragic events in Charlottesville were unfolding, simply because of the coincidence of his name.”
The Grammy-winning musician and Chicago Bulls player discuss Chicago stereotypes and celebrity activism in a new interview for ESPN The Magazine and The Undefeated.
“While we expect players to comply with league rules and uniform guidelines, we also understand their desire to use their platform to address important societal issues.”
The host of ESPN’s “The Right Time With Bomani Jones” wore a shirt on television that called out the pro sports industry for its racist mascots. Critics reacted. So did Jones. We’re still laughing.
The controversial ESPN commentator was quickly rebuked for his condescending comments on those who criticized Martin O’Malley for saying “all lives matter.”
Jeremy Lin says the offensive comments made by ESPN employees is no big deal. But a civil rights organization wants the network to apologize on air several times so “it is clear to all viewers that this racist language is unacceptable.”
