Transfer to institutions that support you regardless of race and political affiliation. That transfer portal would be shut down quick fast and in a hurry
Why aren’t students protesting massively in a coordinated fashion. With all this technology at their fingertips they should be able to organize protests country-wide. Look at Serbia right now. Look at Czech Republic 1989 - we had no cell phones, heck! most households did not even have a landline!
The university students organized rallies, and even highschool students walked out of schools and organized protests against the government! The whole country followed and the rest was history.
I wonder if our kids are scared to speak up because there’s never been a more dangerous time in our existence to do so? Technology and imagery that endures forever, AND can be manipulated, coupled with seeing their parents terrified about “what’s the next shoe to drop?” I get it… I really do… 😔
And, due to reality of numbers, NCAA black athletes have a disproportional amount of leverage compared to their overall representation in the U.S. population at large. And, I promise, if it's one thing places like Ohio State/FSU/Alabama/Clemson/UT/A&M/OU, et al. love more than racism, it's winning.
I count myself among that majority, always have and will until the day I have supper with Jesus. The amount who don’t care about people who aren’t exactly like themselves is still depressingly high.
In my experience, it's not that they don't care. It's that the stakes aren't as high for them so they aren't compelled to put their necks on the line like others might be. That's not an indictment, just an observation.
The schools ONLY care about winning... they can't without Black athletes.. I hope there's a shift of athletes to schools that will acknowledge and respect them on and off the sports arena...
I 100% agree! I have a very difficult time seeing black athletes in college sports "performing" for the white billionaires -- it hits me in the gut and in the context of the current US policies, it is one step away from controlled slavery
Any word from Notre Dame? Given their history if they fold to this it would be the biggest blow.
Being independent, extremely well financed and Irish (if you know your history you'll know why I say this), they of all people should be above this shit. If they send that message I'm a fan for life.
People kicking off because she said "black athletes should refuse to play" clearly because they have the most power in this situation and it affects them the most. Nowhere did she say others shouldn't also refuse to play.
Because they rely on Black athletes to bring in millions of dollars in revenue for the school. Blackletes essentially fund the school and beyond. So while it’s not “on” them to fix it, they hold enough power to fix it. But most come from poverty and this is their way out. The school knows this. 🇺🇸
I'm a Michigan fan, a big one and this KILLS me, but I'll no longer be wearing my gear, buying any new gear, watching or attending Michigan Games. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are things that are much much more important.
This is a cowardly and despicable move. History will record that the mighty wolverines folded like a cheap suit when called on to stand up to the Nazis. Shame.
1. These athletes are able to earn millions. That’s a lot to give up for a principle.
2. Remember what happened to Colin Kaepernick? He took a knee and became so toxic his career was destroyed. That’s what will happen to black athletes who protest the end of DEI. It’s not right, but it’s reality.
Because the money is more important than the principle to many of these athletes who never had any! Imagine if they all quit! Yes, gave up that lucrative contract to support Colin? These young collegiate AA players can go to any HBCU & I guarantee that white money will follow!
No,they will not make the same money at an HBCU. And they could lose a shot at a pro career. Sports teams don’t want that kind of controversy on their rosters. A lot at stake.
and all us females should boycott that university quit payin for them to oppress and repress people cuz their funding don't go to that school anymore too
Don’t care how they word this but these colleges are giving into the racist! Telling us their racism shouldn’t be take as racism! White nationalist took over our govt and now doing all this racist shit!
it's important to note the money that the schools gain from black athletes, but every single minority or woman faculty should refuse to do any work for any school that does this.
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This guy is bullshit. You have to stand up to this asshole. If everyone stands up to this he has no power. You’re a college/university, you should know this - stop being greedy! Now is the time to stand up before it’s too late. America is in a downward spiral because people are bending a knee.
If the football team said they were going to sit, forget it. And if WH tells Michigan to "fire" the athletes on scholarships, how fast until Ohio State and other Big 10 schools snatch them up? #leverage
Winning championships is the end result, the atmosphere for Black athletes at OSU and other Big 10 schools are the same.. if non Blacks could play the game, they'd be winning like they did before they had to get Blacks to win...When will schools collectively stand up. Whats their bottom line.
Education has become an afterthought at American Universities. These numbers shine a light on that. It's a series of junior sports leagues (for people to bet on) and maybe there's some learning attached along the way.
Unfortunately, this would be playing right into their hands! They’d love nothing more to 1) only have white athletes playing college sports, and 2) keeping black’s from attending institutions of higher learning.
No, it wouldn't be playing into their hands. The majority of college athletes for football and basketball (two biggest earners) are black and the majority of white athletes would stand with them.
Also, there would be nowhere for them to hide and say it's not racist anymore.
All students who believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion should transfer to schools with DEI programs that support their values. Hit the schools that fold in the wallet.
If all the black people leave in protest, that is simply giving the government what it wants.
The only response that would be effective is if all the white sports-people refused to play without their black teammates.
It will be a good test of character to see who does.
Any organization needs to explain why it is ending DEI. All Boards of Directors should ask how they will ensure an inclusive environment and avoid heartache or financial ruin through lawsuits.
DEI practices meant to elevate those with generational disadvantages to the same groups with generational advantages have always helped the best people get where they should.
This isn't shooting themselves in the foot, this is a shotgun shell removing the foot entirely!
Sad to see it close, though.
Easy thing for her to say. These kids have been fed the lie that the only thing they're good for, the only way they can make anything of themselves is by playing childrens' games. Since an early age, that's the only carrot they're offered. They won't give that up.
Protest! Shut down the universities that cave in to the Nazi pigs in Washington. Look to what the students did during the Vietnam protests. Rise up, Yanks. Before it's too late.
White supremacy at its worst.
They want black, gay, latino people out of school and social life. Unless they are rich enough to pay for everything (a bit like Kanye West is actually doing)
What will happen is mediocre white players will get the nod. Will the NFL and NBA follow suit and go all white? Time will tell. It is all so disgusting. We as democrats need to quit calling it removal of DEI and call it what it is. Forced whitewashing and pure racism.
I'm telling you, as a huge NCAA sports fan myself, if black athletes (other races too... but let's be real, black athletes, due to #s, have a lot of power) were to do this, things would change quickly, because if it's one thing schools like Mich/Bama/FL, et al. like more than racism, it's winning.
Could you imagine if all the athletes of color refused to play? They erasing your history. They’ve been waiting to do this for years and trump gives them the opportunity
I think if next years March Madness and the NCAA Football Championships featured all HBCU’s this would actually collapse this movement. Pretty fucking quickly.
Everybody has an answer to the problem that involves somebody else making sacrifices. Student athletes should not sacrifice their scholarships or futures. Grown folks need to do something.
Nope but if grown folks don’t have answers how are people who just reached young adulthood supposed to have the answers. Get out there and protest with your kids.
Young adults don't need to have the answers, they need to think critically and recognize right from wrong. My kids can go out and protest on their own, as can I. Because I didn't raise sociopaths.
Or they can choose other means to protest if they want to. It is their future and their lives. I protest. I write. I advocate. I also went up law school and educate children for a better life. But they get to choose their struggle.
Why are y'all expecting the 18-21 year olds to carry this burden? They voted and they didn’t vote for treason weasel and the Frankenstein demons. For some of them this is the only way they can afford college. Do something!!!
And give up their hard earned scholarship to college? I protested in college etc but grown folks broke this shit and grown folks need to get off their behinds and fix this
While we shouldn't expect them to totally carry this burden, many willingly do their part. Remember... students were Civil Rights activists in the 1960s, and look no further than this 2020 example of a student who played a HUGE role in Mississippi removing a Confederate emblem from its flag.
They always pretend they are but go see how they treated the Fab Five and you'll see all you need to know about how their righteous indignation for seemingly every other rival is full of shit.
And pretty much to any state where they cheer you during games but would nervously cross the street to avoid you if they didn’t know you were one of their athletes.
Will ending the school’s DEI program cause any reduction in the number football/basketball/track/etc scholarship admissions the school’s will have next year?
I thought about this the other day. I am really wondering how much dunking would we see and well how would all of the sports look, other than lacrosse, hockey and golf.
Too bad they get paid to sch.. I mean play! The University of Michigan has over 15 BILLION dollars in their endowment account. At least the last time I checked. It is likely much higher now. How does that sound since it is a Non Profit higher Education School?
You're right. Looks like they did it the day before they lost to Auburn. I wouldn't be surprised if that was on purpose, though, figuring they'd lose anyway. That way they didn't have to be total shit heads and do it right after.
I said this... husband who is a huge fan of college sports said they would never... That is why they should! Kick'em where it hurts! Wallet and Balls. Go Blue!
If they all did it at once it wouldn't take long...Trump has already put the summer Olympics and the World Cup at risk ( I mean he has the trophy in the oval ) and all those tatted up players who speak with accents our border patrols can't discern... Crossing the southern border and from Canada?
What team is going to risk that? These young players will be heroes. If the pandemic didn't kill them, this won't either. The youth shall lead the way!
I don't do anything that Trump cares about... but I understand what you are saying. I'm boycotting, I'm protesting, I'm sharing dates of protests... I'm making art about it. I'm calling senators... Unfortunately, I reupped my medical cannabis card, so in our state, I can't get a gun license.
There are thousands of schools and programs. If they are getting a scholarship to Michigan they most likely have other options. If it is something that is important to the student it is something they should weigh to make their decision.
Racism has lasted in this country because of weak minded, inactive people like y'all. racism is allowed to continue in the US because it's against black and brown people, and y'all find it acceptable. "Oh no, don't jeopardize your scholarships, just wait until the police kill and demonize your kid"
You should read the whole thread, these are the Black kids they are asking to sacrifice their futures to stop the removal of DEI at the University. Not their job! Where are the proofs, where are the parents, where are the alumni! These kids should not have to carry this.
I did read the whole thread. I read your comments over and over. Saying, " no, they shouldn't jeopardize scholarships. They should just continue to deal with the racism that they've dealt with their whole life." You may want to read up on the freedom riders and the SNCC, all students.
I recently heard Dr John Carlos speak. He gave up everything to raise his fist. Came home to no support. 60 yrs later, Colin faces the same fate.
Why can't you people stand together?
Why is it Black athletes who keep having to sacrifice?
Weigh maybe, OK if they have other offers but kids looking for a leg up in life, seriously, we should not ask this of them, ppl w/ more power need to step up and say no. How about schools banding together, there's a lot of money and power and brains there.
People banding together always starts with one making a commitment. No one should force a student athletes decision, but I can see like minded athletes standing together could sway policies. You could also choose not to attend those universities games as an alumni
True, I'm just saying that expecting the most from ppl w/ the least is unfair, ppl w/ money & power must put their $ where their mouth is - The administrators could tell Trump no instead of kids just trying to get a leg up in life. Ppl shouldn't be expected to choose between an education or freedom.
That was in my thoughts - So much put into earning those scholarships to throw it out? There are lots of schools, but seems for the sports scholarships, it's the big schools that matter mostly?
There are so many ways to fight back. They can't undue throwing away their scholarships.
I look at the Eagles, who made the choice as a team to not go the White House. And when they were asked as individuals how they felt, they said it was a team decision and they stand united.
Welcome to grown-up world. Life is hard. Every athlete has to have a Plan B because they are one injury away from an athletic career. Everyone is only temporarily able-bodied
He didn't have an injury. This strickly was hate. He was black balled for having the courage to make a stand against hate & racism. A small-minded, hateful POS stole what Kap worked for, and the spineless NFL cowards showed how racist they are. Now, any steps forward are being stolen again.
I am not sure of when this happened.
But it is very different to ask someone who is rich and famous to take a stand, then it is to ask someone who is at the start of their career to risk everything.
Black celebrities and athletes including Ali were known to take stands back then so it's not out of the ordinary to ask black athletes to avoid colleges that strike down DEI It is very much a part of the black civil rights movement.
It is unfair to put this on the shoulders of athletes who are just starting their careers. You mention athletes that were established, different than asking this of athletes who are just starting out.
They want to make that choice, fine. Putting this on them, like an expectation, not the same.
I guess I’m not jnderstanding your eye roll. People that do the work deserve to be paid. And if they help their “owners” make crazy amounts of money, I don’t think it’s outrageous to ask those “owners” to protect their “assets” with insurance
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Several hundred people on athletic scholarships can't just transfer to the same few schools, after all.
Though also just don't think most realize how much power unis have over scholarship athletes. Very abusive system.
You would universities would be smarter than this.
Might be a week. It would be worth it.
Being independent, extremely well financed and Irish (if you know your history you'll know why I say this), they of all people should be above this shit. If they send that message I'm a fan for life.
Seems Twitter isn't the only place ...
These programs help everyone
Those who are white and male can and will boycott discrimination even w/o being the target
If you think this covers all that DEI is, you should properly read up on all that DEI is.
They need to go public with this
They have the right to free speech. We don't have to guess what the vast majority of them think and feel.
But I'd like to hear it from them.
Our young adults need to stand up for their rights
2. Remember what happened to Colin Kaepernick? He took a knee and became so toxic his career was destroyed. That’s what will happen to black athletes who protest the end of DEI. It’s not right, but it’s reality.
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There's still a long way to go, sadly.
For now though, go Buckeyes for sure.
Need to strike!
Trade them for the hostages they have of ours.
Also, there would be nowhere for them to hide and say it's not racist anymore.
... this USA GOVT IS WAY RACIST AND FACIST!!!!
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The only response that would be effective is if all the white sports-people refused to play without their black teammates.
It will be a good test of character to see who does.
Think of the financial hit some of the unis in the south would take!
This isn't shooting themselves in the foot, this is a shotgun shell removing the foot entirely!
Sad to see it close, though.
They want black, gay, latino people out of school and social life. Unless they are rich enough to pay for everything (a bit like Kanye West is actually doing)
I'm all for it!
Let the black football players boycott games until DEI is reinstated.
It would take only 1 game.
Wrestling
Pole vault
Disc
Shot put
All of them
So LET it rip!
And pretty much to any state where they cheer you during games but would nervously cross the street to avoid you if they didn’t know you were one of their athletes.
Is your football future worth more than the future of your family,friends,and country??🤬
Colin Kaepernick never worked again in the NFL. Where were you people when he needed support?
Get off YOUR butt and do something.
Why can't you people stand together?
Why is it Black athletes who keep having to sacrifice?
NIL$ talks.
I look at the Eagles, who made the choice as a team to not go the White House. And when they were asked as individuals how they felt, they said it was a team decision and they stand united.
I am not sure of when this happened.
But it is very different to ask someone who is rich and famous to take a stand, then it is to ask someone who is at the start of their career to risk everything.
They want to make that choice, fine. Putting this on them, like an expectation, not the same.
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