I know what this is about, she is just upset I have a white girlfriend,” Haynesworth told police. “I couldn’t tell you the last time I dated a black girl. She was trying to get with me.”

This week, Haynesworth took to twitter to lay out allegations that his white girlfriend Brittany Jackson, is a racist who called him “n*gger” on numerous occasions.

“Let me tell you the real truth about why I broke up with Brittany Jackson,” Haynesworth wrote. “I’m the person that had to deal witht he ugliest of her soul for a very enduring 2+ year relationship(if you call it that). First and foremost, Ayden is the greatest thing to happen in those dreadful 2+ years. For one, Brittany jackson has called me a N***** on numerous occasions because what she said she wanted me to feel hurt because I didn’t show her affection. In my opinion, that’s crossing the line not only was I supposed to be in a relationship with her, her child is half black.”

 

Haynesworth went on to make other domestic violence allegations against his suspected white supremacist ex-girlfriend.  This situation further proves that white supremacy is not nullified simply because a suspected white supremacist is having sexual relations with a victim of racism.

After the New England Patriot’s historic comeback in this past Sundays SuperBowl 51 which led them to victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Patriot player Martellus Bennett told reporters that he would not be attending the ceremonial visit to the White house. Many thought he would be alone in his public stance, however, Monday he was joined by Devin McCourty, the Patriots defensive back when he too stated he would not be in attendance.

McCourty told TIME magazine, “Basic reason for me is I don’t feel accepted inthe White House. With the president having so many strong opinions and prejudices I believe certain people might feel accepted there while others won’t.” McCourty also went on to say, “I can’t imagine a way I go there.”Super Bowl 51, has arguably been the most politicized sports event of the year thus far, with President Trump tweeting “What an amazing comeback and win by the Patriots.

Tom Brady, Bob Kraft and Coach B are total winners. Wow!” It should also be noted that the President has close connections with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.Despite the many feelings by both Patriot and Falcon fans one aspect cannot be overlooked: the Kapernick effect.

Both Patriot players have been participants in taking a knee, a political jesture begun by Colin Kaepernick to protest racial injustice in America. Although still early into the week what remains to be seen is if any more Patriot players will follow their fellow teammates lead and opt out of attending the ceremonial visit reserved for Super Bowl champions

The following video is a compilation of suspected white supremacist fans who have decided to record themselves on video burning the the Black QB’s jersey. Judging off of the video’s “like/dislike” ratio, one can see that this (Kaepernick’s jersey burning) is well received by a large number of viewers on a grand scale.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPMQeR1uiBY

The burning of Colin Kaepernick’s jersey isn’t new. As a matter of fact, it has become a trending activity that suspected white supremacist sports fans engage in when their favorite Black superstar athletes ‘get out of place’. Perhaps the most notable jersey burning ceremony took place in 2010, when white fans in Cleveland took to the streets in a belligerent manner to burn their Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James jerseys after he made his famous ‘Decision’ to leave the Cavs by signing with the Miami Heat that summer.

Shortly before the white supremacist sports fans’ outrage against Kaepernick ensued a few days ago, NBA superstar Kevin Durant–who played for the Oklahoma City Thunder for nearly a decade–signed with the Golden State Warriors as a free agent this past summer (2016). The video below shows fans giving Durant the same treatment:

In the eyes of many, the notion of these fans burning jerseys of their favorite players can be written off as an act of passionate sports fans heartbroken and angry. In reality, this trend contains heavy racial undertones. Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant are all blessed with otherworldly athletic abilities, they are great teammates, and more importantly, they are upstanding citizens whose faces we’ve never seen in mugshots. However, this does not matter to white supremacists.

The issue that the dominant society has with the aforementioned athletes is that they are well-to-do Black men who either:

a) They prioritize their own best business interests over the selfish wants of their white supremacist fans

b) They’ve used their platform to openly address serious matters that affect Black Society

or

c) They do both.

This has always posed a problem among white supremacists, who’d rather see nothing more than Black athletes–and non athletes alike– stay in their places by doing nothing to empower themselves economically, socially, etc. Instead of deploying lynch mobs to burn down great Black communities such as Tulsa, Oklahoma or Rosewood, Florida, they’ve utilized that same lynch mob mentality to burn jerseys of Black athletes who…decide to take their lives into their own hands.

B. Clark

Dexter Manley is an ex-NFL player who recently made an appearance on a football show, and made very disparaging remarks about Melanoid quarterbacks. Check out the remarks he made in the following video to see for yourself.

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This story was proposed to be reported late to see if the media would make hype of this story — wait, why would they?

Buffalo Bills’ offensive line coach Aaron Kromer was arrested in Florida last Sunday for allegedly throwing a young boy to the ground, punching him, then threatening to kill his family if he went to the police.

Let’s stop the story for a second.

Kromer is a coach, who should be held to high standards just like the players. Though their faces aren’t the main focus on the screen on Sundays doesn’t mean they should be excused from any inappropriate behavior.

Aside from the racial double standard in the media, this man struck a minor. The way that the National Football League has handled past incidents of domestic violence is under major scrutiny, yet there’s no outcry about this white male adult assaulting a young boy.

After the Bills found out about the incident, here’s what was said to the media, “We are aware of the report and in the process of gathering the facts.”

Sound familiar? What other facts do you need? Facts to take what action? We can anticipate a suspension and maybe some anger management classes, not much of a severe punishment.

Let’s continue.

According to Kevin Patra from NFL.com, Kromer and his son, Zachary, got into an altercation with his neighbor’s son, a minor, in Inlet Beach, according to a Walton County Sheriff’s Office police report released Monday.

The police report explains that Kromer confronted three boys over using their beach chairs left by a beach access. Kromer allegedly grabbed their fishing pole and threw it into the water.

He then allegedly pushed one of the boys to the ground and punched him in the face before telling the boys to return the chairs.

The police report states that Kromer caused bodily harm to the victim’s left eye.

Kromer allegedly threatened to kill the victim’s family if he reported him to the police and returned to his residence. Zachary then tried to help the boys locate their fishing pole before also returning to his residence, according to the police report.

The decision to take Mayweather’s title came as a surprise for many, and has rightfully caused outrage from the members of his camp. The story that broke yesterday has re-opened the door of speculation among Melanoid people, particularly members of Black Society who are avid sports fans. For years now, Mr. Mayweather has been the subject of excessive criticism and scorn, which many believe stems from the simple fact that a young Melanoid man such as Floyd Mayweather is fully aware of his talents and impact on the sport of boxing, and makes no apologies about the storied career he has successfully tailored. Another reason of hate for Mayweather is perhaps the reason that is the most glaring: the immense fortune he has amassed from his prolific boxing career. In conjunction with Mayweather’s enviable boxing winnings, one Melanoid man has been a highly instrumental figure in making this happen. His name, you ask? Al Haymon.

Haymon, whose shrewd acumen has been an asset to Floyd Mayweather (Haymon also serves as an adviser to Mayweather), has long been a man in an authoritative position in the world of entertainment. Despite the power moves, Mr. Haymon is for the most part a low-profile figure, instead preferring to call the shots from behind the scenes…”like a boss”. Haymon’s business savvy could be one that Melanoid people in sports take notes from.

Al Haymon (shown on the left) is often recognized as boxing’s “mystery man”, but he’s no mystery to his famous mentee.

The NBA, which to many has been thought of as a Black sport for the past three-plus decades, is no exception to the need for Black ownership. Although Michael Jordan serves as the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, the sport which is known as perhaps the world’s “Blackest sport” is severely lacking Black owners to take the reins of some of the other 29 NBA franchises.

NBA legend Michael Jordan has served as the majority of the NBA’s Charlotte franchise since 2010.

During the 2011 NBA lockout which saw the NBA’s owners and players reach a rift in collective bargaining, there were discussions of some of the league’s highest profile players (with most–if not all–of the players in mention being Melanoid) form new basketball teams which would barnstorm around the country, putting up their own money to rent out venues and use their immense talents to put on what would’ve been a highly entertaining display of basketball for fans across the country. The rumors of the basketball players leaving the NBA’s negotiation tables for the prospect of putting their fortunes (and ownership of their basketball related business affairs) even prompted well-known veteran journalist Bryant Gumbel to speak on the restrictive nature of the NBA’s hierarchy. Here is what Gumbel had to say:

“[Then-NBA Commissioner] Stern’s version of what has been going on behind closed doors has of course been disputed, but his efforts were typical of a commissioner who has always seemed eager to be viewed as some kind of modern plantation overseer, treating NBA men as if they were his boys. It’s part of Stern’s M.O., like his past self-serving edicts on dress code and the questioning of officials. His moves were intended to do little more than show how he’s the one keeping the hired hands in their place.”

Gumbel’s criticism of then-NBA Commissioner can be seen in the following video.

The NFL is now generally regarded as America’s most popular sport. The professional football league, which boasts an approximately 70 percent Black population as of the beginning of the 2014 NFL season, has no Black owners residing over any of the league’s 32 franchises.

There is a shared belief in some circles of Black Society that harbor disapproval for Melanoid people being involved in entertainment in any capacity, including sports. However, professional sports, just like manufacturing, retail, healthcare, etc. is a business just like any of the previously mentioned examples that represent various sectors of the economy. While many of us in Black Society have come to a consensus that it is no longer a recommended notion to encourage our youth (particularly our boys) to choose a career as an NBA or NFL player, it is possible that the conversation with our youth can be slightly modified to encourage them to strive for ownership/management positions in sports instead. If much of the entertainment that the dominant society consumes and watches is based on marketing influenced by Black culture, shouldn’t it be wise for us to aim for ownership in entertainment-driven industries such as sports?