Former Indiana Fever forward Temi Fagbenle didn't shy away from addressing Caitlin Clark's comments about using her privilege to 'elevate Black women'.
However, there hasn't been much discussion from actual WNBA players about these comments. But that changed on Sunday when former Indiana Fever forward Temi Fagbenle — who was"Let me make this clear. CC can speak about having white privilege without hating herself. CC can acknowledge THE REALITY of race disparities without pandering to any group.
"I think most people know this…it’s just a select group trying to twist things. The US’s race issue is so ingrained that I believe a majority of them don’t even think they are twisting anything. The immediate response to anyone talking about how race affects anything is denial. I think most people know this…it’s just a select group trying to twist things. The US’s race issue is so ingrained that I believe a majority of them don’t even think they are twisting anything. The immediate response to anyone talking about how race affects anything is denial."This is a great opportunity 4 some respectful conversations about race in the US, however, the convos will only be beneficial if there are no racists or prejudiced people involved.
"I am also not naive by any means lol. It’s been hundreds of years of this BS. Ain’t no quick fix. But if the majority of people band together working towards the same goals, the stragglers will be left behind and forced to adapt. Just like in team sports :)". I am also not naive by any means lol. It’s been hundreds of years of this BS. Ain’t no quick fix. But if the majority of people band together working towards the same goals, the stragglers will be left behind and forced to adapt. Just like in team sports :)during their one season in Indiana together. And it's cool to see Fagbenle sticking up for Clark and her comments.Grant Young covers Women’s Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites.
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