Monday, May 19, 2014
Magic Johnson jokes about Sterling
In a keynote speech held by Johnson, he made brief remarks about Sterling. Saying that he wasn't going to stop taking pictures at games just because someone says it's wrong and that our society has no place for racists. Overall, I think that Johnson is right, there is no room for racists in our society and when someone like Sterling comes along and says something so heinous and bigoted it's almost hard to imagine that just a small excerpt of a conversation can mean so much and be given the evil eye by so many people, but then again, when the devil incarnate is on the television when is hard not to be giving the evil eye? I guess society will never learn and we'll continue to keep this type of behavior up for many more years.
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I think it was really important that Johnson did end up saying something in regards to Sterling's comments. I think it was necessary for people to know that someone as big as Johnson can brush it off but also make it known to people that it can't keep happening. I think this coming from Johnson will help influence the public.
ReplyDeleteI believe that racism is still a massive issue in today's society. Although people are no longer openly racist, they have simply moved their racist remarks and behaviors underground and behind closed doors.
ReplyDeleteMagic Johnson has always been known for being someone with a good personality and a big smile. It seems very typical of Johnson to react in such a jokingly way. Hopefully, by the way Magic Johnson reacts to the situation will take off some heat.
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