"End Racism" Removed from Superbowl Stadium End Zones--so as not to 'offend' President Trump

[FenderTL5]

No one is whitewashing history,

there are some who are trying

but we don't live in the past either. We have a now to walk in together, side by side.

we should

We don't do that by pretending this is 200 years ago and no one has culturally changed their views on issues like slavery in the main (slavery is a world history problem, not just an American one).

Some people clearly haven't gotten over our shameful past because they are trying to relive slavery in America and we are fighting against it together, we people's of all races.

Some haven't gotten over it because the after-math of that period still effects them today. Examples include hiring practices where the exact same resume is given to various companies and those with ethnic sounding names never get a call-back but the same resume with a western sounding name will get interviewed.
The effects of red-lining districts still impact communities and families. Another example is with the development of the Interstate highways. Many minority communities, disproportionally so, were impacted negatively. One such example is here in my home town (Jefferson Street linkage). The minority community lacked the NIMBY clout of the afluent majority neighborhood and one was preserved and the other decimated.
Tennessee State University had state authorized funds withheld (for no apparent reason) by the state to the tune of several billion dollars. Now that the university has finance issues the state is trying to take over instead of paying them the funds they are rightfully owed. It's quite disgusting and this is a current, on the news today, event.
Slavery ended ~150 years ago but the ramifications still live today in some areas of life and community. This is not "living in the past", this is still a present reality.

Let's live in the now together as equals.
Just say no to human trafficking, and walk in life the way Christ taught us to walk.

I agree, I think the just say no part is a bit trite but nothing I would object.
However, I would go further and say, stop pretending that because slavery ended, it's all good now.
As soon as you scratch the surface you can still see that shameful past. I provided three links I hope you take the time to, at least, skim through.

Full disclosure I'm a straight white male who lives in a very diverse community but you'd never know it by our extremely gerrymandered Congressional District. I was a registered Republican, I'm still on all of their mailing lists. I stopped voting GOP 25 years ago (after W/Gore) and have supported third party candidates since. Thus, I'm highly critical of modern republicans and Donald Trump.

 

[Fantine]

What do you consider an example of self-deception?

Believing that racism no longer exists. Where did I get the idea racism still exists? My black friends. The peace and justice organizations I belong to to establish better relationships with police/community, for example. Ecumenical womens' justice groups.
Thinking racism doesn't exist is self-deception.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

The country had a mandate in 2024. It said it is tired of the woke BLM LGBT nonsense getting crammed down our throats.

That is because the country cannot let go of racism, much less identify and acknowledge it.

 

[Servus]

Believing that racism no longer exists. Where did I get the idea racism still exists? My black friends. The peace and justice organizations I belong to to establish better relationships with police/community, for example. Ecumenical womens' justice groups.
Thinking racism doesn't exist is self-deception.

It's a matter of at what level it exists these days.

 

[Fantine]

I think the NFL should have the sign that says "End Abortions" or maybe one that says "End Puberty Blockers" or something like that.

Trump has addressed those.
I guess we'll see, without DEI, if racism still exists.
Who will be the next MLK now that the Civil rights gains of the 60's have been erased?

 

[Servus]

That is because the country cannot let go of racism, much less identify and acknowledge it.

Not letting go of it is seen in perpetuating it in order to keep up the pretense of battling it.

 

[Servus]

Trump has addressed those.
I guess we'll see, without DEI, if racism still exists.
Who will be the next MLK now that the Civil rights gains of the 60's have been erased?

What specific gains have been erased?

 

[Oompa Loompa]

That is because the country cannot let go of racism, much less identify and acknowledge it.

The Democratic Party is the only party that thrives on racism and identity politics. It is ingrained in their history.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Racism exists today - there is no doubt about it. It happens in every society on the face of the earth, not just the US.

Thinking racism doesn't exist is in deed self deception.

Thinking racism is such a major issue that it invades every area of our lives from work place to schools to sports is just as much a self deception.

speaking from the perspective of a minority -

We have greater opportunities, greater representation and share a greater market share than ever in our history and 100 time safer and happier than when people identifying as Democrats were hanging us from trees or shooting our leaders standing on hotel balconies.

I have experienced racism in my life - has it defined me? - no - has it stopped my forward progress? - no

As for football - it's not a white man's sport - nor is is a black man's sport - it is an American Sport - and common sence tells me that the owner of this home:

Who makes more than any white man in football history is not a good representative of how black people are suppressed.


When will we ever rise to the expectations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character".

It is time we stop promoting things that divide us and focus on what brings us together.

 

[Lost Witness]

Racism is a term used to divide.
There's no unity in using the word.
You can't just brush pain under a rug but tossing around a term like racism keeps the wounds fresh and festering.
It doesn't encourage unity or equality.
Only Forgiveness can do that

 

[rjs330]

Did you ever hear the phrase, "Do I have to spell it out for you?" That's the reason why it needed to be on a sports field. The predeliction of some Americans towards self-deception requires spelling things out. Perhaps having skywriting over the stadium would help, too.

It's not the idea that's bad. I think we all would like to end racism in all it's forms. Including DEI or CRT. What's wrong with it is the message or meaning behind it. We understand that the idea is that America is a racist country and there is systemic racism. Going along with that is also the idea that cops are a bunch of racists who target black people.

It's the entire meaning and message we find disgusting. We are not a racist country. We don't have systemic racism, and cops are not out to get black people. People are tired of the insinuations that they are racists.

 

[Always in His Presence]

It's the entire meaning and message we find disgusting. We are not a racist country. We don't have systemic racism, and cops are not out to get black people. People are tired of the insinuations that they are racists.

QFT

You spelled it out for us perfectly

 

[MrMoe]

Believing that racism no longer exists. Where did I get the idea racism still exists? My black friends. The peace and justice organizations I belong to to establish better relationships with police/community, for example. Ecumenical womens' justice groups.
Thinking racism doesn't exist is self-deception.

What percentage of Americans actually believe this, I wonder. It would be nice if we had some stats. Because the people I've encountered still believe racism exists, but that it's just not a prevalent as those on the left make it out to be.


It also doesn't help when many on the left seem to find racism around every corner and under every rock. Like when they accused cadets just playing the circle game as making a "white power" sign, or when they said the 2021 CPAC stage was an upside-down Nazi symbol, or the several ropes interpreted to be nooses.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

The Democratic Party is the only party that thrives on racism and identity politics. It is ingrained in their history.

No party has a monopoly on racism. It pervades our society. Not long ago blacks had to sit on the back of the bus, had no place at a white diner or white school or white bathroom. Do you think the mentality has evolved since then? So you think addressing those concerns was an attack on whites?

 

[DaisyDay]

That doesn't really happen in America. It's common with European football but not American football.

Americans just have a nice time and root for their team with good spirits. People spend the time with friends, family and food.

Post game riots rock college football rivalries – The Bay State Banner

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The latest chapter of what this reporter will call “rivalry rioting” occurred this past weekend at four different college football games.​

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The first rivalry riot occurred in Columbus, Ohio, following the 122nd playing of the game between the Wolverines of Michigan and the Buckeyes of Ohio State, two of the more prestigious universities and elite powers of the college gridiron sect....There were also postgame incidents at the Florida/Florida State and North Carolina/ North Carolina State interstate contests....Michigan and Ohio State were not the only schools to act out following rivalry games. Tensions flared with a pitchfork incident after the Arizona/Arizona State’s Territorial Cup game...Not to be outdone, the Atlantic Coast Conference had its fight controversy as rivals North Carolina and North Carolina State squared off following the Wolfpack’s 35-30 triumph in Chapel Hill. Predictable violence erupted when N. C. State players defiled the Tar Heels logo during their postgame celebration. ​

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It’s Not Just Eagles Fans. Why Do People Riot After Super Bowl Wins?

It happened again in Philadelphia last month after the Eagles won the N.F.C. championship game. There were more than 30 arrests, including several for assault on police officers, as fans celebrated. A teenager died after falling from a pole.​

It’s not just Philly. Angelenos set a bus on fire and threw fireworks at the police last fall after the Dodgers won the World Series.​

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During a celebration of the San Francisco Giants’ World Series win in 2014, some people threw bottles at police officers, and there were shootings and stabbings. In the early 1990s, Bulls fans in Chicago rioted after each of three straight championships, leading to hundreds of arrests.​

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Gameday Riots Reflect Poorly on Athletic Culture

On Oct. 15, University of Tennessee fans stormed Neyland Stadium in celebration when the Volunteers ended a 16-year drought and took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in a close 52–49. The contagious, overwhelming joy quickly transformed into a riot, with fans removing the Volunteers’ goalposts and...

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On Oct. 15, University of Tennessee fans stormed Neyland Stadium in celebration when the Volunteers ended a 16-year drought and took down the Alabama Crimson Tide in a close 52–49. The contagious, overwhelming joy quickly transformed...​

Sure, it's just the Europeans....

 

[FenderTL5]

Racism exists today - there is no doubt about it. It happens in every society on the face of the earth, not just the US.

Thinking racism doesn't exist is in deed self deception.

Thinking racism is such a major issue that it invades every area of our lives from work place to schools to sports is just as much a self deception.

speaking from the perspective of a minority -

We have greater opportunities, greater representation and share a greater market share than ever in our history and 100 time safer and happier than when people identifying as Democrats were hanging us from trees or shooting our leaders standing on hotel balconies.

I have experienced racism in my life - has it defined me? - no - has it stopped my forward progress? - no

As for football - it's not a white man's sport - nor is is a black man's sport - it is an American Sport - and common sence tells me that the owner of this home:

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Who makes more than any white man in football history is not a good representative of how black people are suppressed.


When will we ever rise to the expectations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character".

It is time we stop promoting things that divide us and focus on what brings us together.

You (and others) may find it hard to believe but I agree with a lot of your post.
Just a couple of notes from my perspective.
You said, "As for football.."
I agree with your comment. However, even in the NFL (and US sports in general) a non-old white man in a suit in the front office is a rarity. It's not been that long that having a minority head coach was still a novelty. So, even in the NFL where racism has been drastically diminished, it hasn't been eradicated.

Secondly, Dr King is always a good reference. You said, "When will we ever rise to the expectations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character".
I am in total agreement, and that is a lofty and worthy goal.
That said, If we were to judge on the content of character; the likes of Donald Trump, with his years of fraud, deception, bankruptcies, unpaid contractors, and cavorting with pornstars would never rise to the level of national prevalence the way he has.
Lord have mercy on us.

 

[RileyG]

LOL Name one.

unemployment has gone down, our country is at peace, he is protecting children from gender ideology, he is protecting the unborn...I could go on....

 

[Deborah1$]

unemployment has gone down, our country is at peace, he is protecting children from gender ideology, he is protecting the unborn...I could go on....

Uh... unemployment has been going down, and went down under Biden. I am by no means a Biden fan, but please stop trying to give Trump credit for something he had nothing to do with. The man has only been in office three weeks. If indeed Trump decides to take over Gaza, trust me not only will be war but more terrorist attacks than we can count. As far as gender ideology, that's a conservative issue. I have no dog in that fight and refuse to form an opinion because I admittedly don't know enough about the science and biology involved. From a religious standpoint, I don't agree. But again, I don't want to give an opinion on something I'm not that informed on. Protecting the unborn, I wouldn't have an abortion because that is not part of my belief. However, my beliefs don't dictate how other people should live their lives. And as a coach, I've listened to too many women who have gone through the trauma of being sexually abused. I don't know of any woman who became pregnant after assault who wanted to carry that child. And even if a woman becomes pregnant without rape, who am I to dictate whether she should have a child. Even though I'm not in favor of abortion, I object to the government deciding for any woman about their reproductive rights.

 

[rambot]

Or because it was his truth.

#3: It was his truth and he actually believed it.

You can't "have a truth" about another person. That's just utterly stupid. You have opinions about other people...that's it.



My truth is that oompa loompa is a white Buddhist from Nepal.

See? Now I can repeat up and down that it is MY truth that you are a white Buddhist from Nepal.....but there's nothing truth about it.

Ita a perversion of the word truth. Its an opinion....and i find it telling you confuse opinion with truth


trump can't be a racist because he's a lot closer to a misanthrope. He doesn't hate other races, he just has disdain for anyone poorer than him. And he's managed to convince poor white people that he loves them and that poor black and brown people from other countries are the problem are thr reason that they are poor.

 

[RileyG]

Uh... unemployment has been going down, and went down under Biden. I am by no means a Biden fan, but please stop trying to give Trump credit for something he had nothing to do with. The man has only been in office three weeks. If indeed Trump decides to take over Gaza, trust me not only will be war but more terrorist attacks than we can count. As far as gender ideology, that's a conservative issue. I have no dog in that fight and refuse to form an opinion because I admittedly don't know enough about the science and biology involved. From a religious standpoint, I don't agree. But again, I don't want to give an opinion on something I'm not that informed on. Protecting the unborn, I wouldn't have an abortion because that is not part of my belief. However, my beliefs don't dictate how other people should live their lives. And as a coach, I've listened to too many women who have gone through the trauma of being sexually abused. I don't know of any woman who became pregnant after assault who wanted to carry that child. And even if a woman becomes pregnant without rape, who am I to dictate whether she should have a child. Even though I'm not in favor of abortion, I object to the government deciding for any woman about their reproductive rights.

Fair enough