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Let ur minority coaches Express this...trust me those kids will not look at him the same after this.Sounds like his intent, if this story is accurate, was to teach his kids not to use that racially offensive word and in the process quoted the racially offensive word. In essence Jenkins experienced his own teachable moment. The best thing to do is not give that word or the users of that word any attention. Hopefully he will find better techniques to fight racism.
Those kids look at him the same now as they did before, there wasn't a word about it going around the school the next day. Nothing changed, they understood the intent but were able to realize maybe it wasn't the best way to go about it.Let ur minority coaches Express this...trust me those kids will not look at him the same after this.
Those kids look at him the same now as they did before, there wasn't a word about it going around the school the next day. Nothing changed, they understood the intent but were able to realize maybe it wasn't the best way to go about it.
Those kids look at him the same now as they did before, there wasn't a word about it going around the school the next day. Nothing changed, they understood the intent but were able to realize maybe it wasn't the best way to go about it.
Let ur minority coaches Express this...trust me those kids will not look at him the same after this.
Just because they don’t say anything doesn’t mean that that moment didn’t change the way they look at him now.Those kids look at him the same now as they did before, there wasn't a word about it going around the school the next day. Nothing changed, they understood the intent but were able to realize maybe it wasn't the best way to go about it.
And the superintendent.I have no idea but clearly there was at least one kid who had an issue as he went home and told dad and dad contacted the school and the media.
This guy just made sure his son will not see the field.
If he does not see the field Hough will have a bigger problem than this situation. Retaliation is nothing to play with specifically around these situations in CMS.
Nothing I said was offensive at all, and I choose my words very carefully, more than what I can say about this entire situation. I meant every word that I said. Your misguided advice is not required.UNC grad take notice of the words you use as you criticize others
I am sure that CMS and Hough would like this to just go away but I am not so sure we have seen the last of this. These things can take on a life of their own and in the end it is almost always the reaction to the situation more that the actual transgression that draws the fire.
I have zero idea what the purpose of the " learning moment " was but I think a decision of zero consequence may have been a mistake. Feels like nobody took this very seriously . That may turn out to have been a very poor decision.
I don't understand the out rage here. I could understand if he called someone this but quoting someone else? Let's be honest most every player on that teams say that word or listen to songs with that word.
I don't understand the out rage here. I could understand if he called someone this but quoting someone else? Let's be honest most every player on that teams say that word or listen to songs with that word.
I don't understand the out rage here. I could understand if he called someone this but quoting someone else? Let's be honest most every player on that teams say that word or listen to songs with that word.
No one should be using the term at all. It's always been hypocritical to suggest we get to use the word because of our ethnicity and others using it is toxic.
He's no more or less a leader than our black coaches who use the same word. I've always thought it ignorant we continue to justify the use and ready at the drop of a dime to confront other ethnic groups who use this negative word freely.
The negative power of this word will live as long as futile attempts at justifying its use come from those same mouths who scream off with someones head uses it while endearing themselves to the use themselves.
You want others to stop using the word because it's hurtful, insensitive and racist then it must be that way to those of you who justify its "exclusive" use by those that look like you.
Do as I say not as I do has never been effective for anything. Justification of this word has to be the most ignorant argument known to man.
I am outraged by the stupidity. The word is toxic and a white coach doesnt get to use it. Especially in front of a group of black kids. It doesnt matter how many times the kids have heard it or how many times he has heard the word come from their mouths. The fact that this guy didnt understand that should immediatley draw into question his decision making skills.
I guarentee the second that word came out of his mouth regardless of the context those kids cringed and immediatley felt uncomfortable. They may have dismissed it quickly as they are kids and move through things but they will look at him differently going forward.
Exactly!period.
Exactly!
I grew up around all cultures in Florida and specially African Americans. What I have never understood is why do African Americans use the word on other cultures?
ROGER 6242 - I COPYSo when you were growing up around "all cultures" how is it you do not know this answer? The fact that you asked this question underscores the lack of education and understanding of Urban Culture. Let me make this clear i wish as well that the word is not used but there are nuances to its use good, bad or indifferent that apply. The information is available but courses in Urban Studies and Culture are not mandated like the classic American Studies/History attached to a HS graduation requirement. I know a bit to deep and philosophical but true...
What are you talking about other cultures and violence. Let me give you a lil history the proliferation of this word post civil rights was mainly due to the rap culture. My father who was a child of the 60's and was a part of the sit-ins while he was at NC A & T. He told me that the word was rarely used by blacks in his circle because it was a hateful word and it was not a term of endearment for AA back then.ROGER 6242 - I COPY
Sir first off I respect your essay above. I myself do not like the word. Growing up around this long outdrawn battle I had not, have not, and never will use the word for any gain, show, or argument, but to answer your question - I am very much educated of the Urban Culture you speak of. My goal instead is to hear the noise from sources voicing the noice.
As of yesterday, today, tomorrow, and depending on its context, the word can be used as either friendly or derogatory. The use of the word has been known as friendly when used by the African American community and derogatory when used by other cultures.
IMO this double standard has become a pitiful example of hypocrisy in society. If another culture uses the word, they are immediately scorned for such action, it is labeled as inappropriate and that same person or group of people are quickly labeled as a racist. While I agree Mr. 6242 that the use of the word can be offensive and inappropriate, I find it highly important to consider the way in which the word is used by different folks.
I am not a fan of Trump-like or Kavanagh-like people refusing or dodging questions so as I resurface my question, could you take a moment to expand on my question Mr. 6242.....
Why do African Americans use the word on other cultures, especially in moments of violence?
S2V2 OUT COPY OVER
ROGER 6242 - I COPY
Sir first off I respect your essay above. I myself do not like the word. Growing up around this long outdrawn battle I had not, have not, and never will use the word for any gain, show, or argument, but to answer your question - I am very much educated of the Urban Culture you speak of. My goal instead is to hear the noise from sources voicing the noice.
As of yesterday, today, tomorrow, and depending on its context, the word can be used as either friendly or derogatory. The use of the word has been known as friendly when used by the African American community and derogatory when used by other cultures.
IMO this double standard has become a pitiful example of hypocrisy in society. If another culture uses the word, they are immediately scorned for such action, it is labeled as inappropriate and that same person or group of people are quickly labeled as a racist. While I agree Mr. 6242 that the use of the word can be offensive and inappropriate, I find it highly important to consider the way in which the word is used by different folks.
I am not a fan of Trump-like or Kavanagh-like people refusing or dodging questions so as I resurface my question, could you take a moment to expand on my question Mr. 6242.....
Why do African Americans use the word on other cultures, especially in moments of violence?
S2V2 OUT COPY OVER
Yes sirWhat are you talking about other cultures and violence. Let me give you a lil history the proliferation of this word post civil rights was mainly due to the rap culture. My father who was a child of the 60's and was a part of the sit-ins while he was at NC A & T. He told me that the word was rarely used by blacks in his circle because it was a hateful word and it was not a term of endearment for AA back then.
The rap culture made this word acceptable on a global scale where any and everybody thought they could use it. I have two kids one is a 9th grader and one is a 7th grader and we have talked to them about the use of this word and how it has evolved where it is common place among many AA youth and even adults. I often pick my son up after football practice and his teammates (not all) use it. When I hear them say it I pull them aside and try to talk to them about the history and how it is unacceptable. I can tell you this if a white coach or any coach used that word in front of a team he should be sent to the house for good. Now as far as white folks using the word - use at your own peril because you are treading in an area where you should not go. If Eminem doesn't us the word (at least not in his lyrics) and he is the blackest white guy we all know and is accepted in the AA community! I know damn well a white football coach in the south shouldn't use it. That is just stupid and he should have known that. Yes his kids will look at him differently because that relationship is not one of equals or peers. S2V you seem like a pretty bright guy even though you say some stupid sh## sometimes take it from me this is an area that most folks that are not black will never understand!