‘Progressive’ racism: Jemele Hill wants ‘black athletes to leave white colleges’

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‘Progressive’ racism: Jemele Hill wants ‘black athletes to leave white colleges’
by Tom Joyce
 | September 06, 2019 11:03 AM



Jemele Hill wants to take college sports back in time for African Americans.

The former ESPN host turned The Atlantic columnist published a piece on Thursday titled, "It’s Time for Black Athletes to Leave White Colleges." Her misguided essay argues that so-called “white universities” are exploiting top black college athletes for profit. Hill insists that by choosing en masse to only go to historically black colleges and universities, black athletes "could disrupt the reign of an 'amateur' sports system that uses the labor of black folks to make white folks rich." In other words, she wants black college athletes to self-segregate, because she thinks it would benefit HBCUs and all-black schools.

In her column, Hill correctly notes that "top black athletes used to go to black colleges," that is, when racial segregation was still in place. Hill points out that before the famous Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision banning school segregation, the options were quite limited as to where African Americans could attend college in some states.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/progressive-racism-the-atlantics-jemele-hill-wants-black-athletes-to-leave-white-colleges

[Millee]

Is there a list of these "white universities"??   

[mountaineer]

She's calling any school that isn't a "traditionally black college" a white college, even though every single one of them is thoroughly integrated (they have to be, or they won't get accreditation). She really is a stupid pile of merde.

[EdJames]

 

[goatprairie]

I got my fill of Hill watching her on ESPN where apparently all white people are evil racists constantly plotting against black people.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

I assume this means Jemele opposes affirmative action programs that have the presumably racist effect of steering more black students into predominantly white colleges.

[Absalom]

Suggestion:
Don't stop at the College exit; instead get on the next boat to Africa and share all
that wisdom you acquired, in order to help the locals escape their infantile tribalism.
Also, don't let the dormitory door hit you in the butt on your way out!!!!!

[IsailedawayfromFR]

Their pay and job prospects will dry up if they take up Hill's suggestion.

It will take us back 50 years to when the last all white major school fielded a team.

[goatprairie]

My belief is that Hill's suggestion will come to naught. Black athletes know where the money is.....going to  those "evil" white colleges with superior coaching and  training facilities preparing for the pros.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Their pay and job prospects will dry up if they take up Hill's suggestion.

It will take us back 50 years to when the last all white major school fielded a team.

It's ridiculous, and reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of how/why college football makes so much money.  And it's not primarily because of the players.

Colleges draw fans and support primarily because of alumni, and people in the local and state area who identify with that team.  It's not about the quality of the football as much as it is about the uniform those players are wearing.  I support Navy because I went there.  I root for Ohio State because I live in Ohio.  None of that would change even if every black athlete at those schools went to play for a predominantly black school.  Hell, it wouldn't change if every white athlete left.  I'm cheering for the school, not the players. and I don't think I'm alone.

[PeteS in CA]

Well, then! Those black athletes should stay away from all those "White" (owned) NFL, NBA, Baseball, etc. teams, too!

[dfwgator]

My belief is that Hill's suggestion will come to naught. Black athletes know where the money is.....going to  those "evil" white colleges with superior coaching and  training facilities preparing for the pros.

And seriously, outside of Alumni,  who really cares for say, Grambling Football?

[berdie]

And seriously, outside of Alumni,  who really cares for say, Grambling Football?

 I couldn't tell you squat about the football team...but their band rocks.  I always made it to be a point to be at the state fair to see them come to the Cotton Bowl.

[jmyrlefuller]

She's calling any school that isn't a "traditionally black college" a white college, even though every single one of them is thoroughly integrated (they have to be, or they won't get accreditation). She really is a stupid pile of merde.

Even the HBCU's are integrated to a degree.

Ever see a HBCU football game? Take a look at the kickers. Usually they're white.

[goatprairie]

It never fails to amaze me at the numbers of black people (aka AA hires) who are hired by mostly white people and get paid millions to go on tv and tell white people what awful racists they are.

[rangerrebew]

Atlantic writer argues that 'black athletes' should 'leave white colleges'
by Mike Brest
 | September 06, 2019 10:55 AM
 

Jemele Hill, most known for her feud with President Trump which led to problems for her at ESPN, published a new article at the Atlantic arguing that it's time for "black athletes" to "leave white colleges."

Hill argues that "predominately white universities" have lured black athletes away from historically black colleges or universities with newer facilities, larger fan bases, and a better chance of boosting their own name recognition.

"Black athletes have attracted money and attention to the predominantly white universities that showcase them," she writes. "Meanwhile, black colleges are struggling. Alabama's athletic department generated $174 million in the 2016–17 school year, whereas the HBCU that generated the most money from athletics that year, Prairie View A&M, brought in less than $18 million. Beyond sports, the average HBCU endowment is only one-eighth that of the average predominantly white school; taken together, all of the HBCU endowments combined make up less than a tenth of Harvard's."

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/atlantic-writer-argues-that-black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges

[rangerrebew]

The Atlantic should be very proud of their racist writer who's goal is to divide Americans.

[Idiot]

Atlantic writer argues that 'black athletes' should 'leave white colleges'
by Mike Brest
 | September 06, 2019 10:55 AM
 

Jemele Hill, most known for her feud with President Trump which led to problems for her at ESPN, published a new article at the Atlantic arguing that it's time for "black athletes" to "leave white colleges."

Hill argues that "predominately white universities" have lured black athletes away from historically black colleges or universities with newer facilities, larger fan bases, and a better chance of boosting their own name recognition.

"Black athletes have attracted money and attention to the predominantly white universities that showcase them," she writes. "Meanwhile, black colleges are struggling. Alabama's athletic department generated $174 million in the 2016–17 school year, whereas the HBCU that generated the most money from athletics that year, Prairie View A&M, brought in less than $18 million. Beyond sports, the average HBCU endowment is only one-eighth that of the average predominantly white school; taken together, all of the HBCU endowments combined make up less than a tenth of Harvard's."

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/atlantic-writer-argues-that-black-athletes-should-leave-white-colleges

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Topics merged.

[Fishrrman]

Well, well, well, Jemele...

If that's what you want, it's fine with me.

Tell, tell, tell 'em to hit the road, Jemele

So that they can be black, and... free!

[Sighlass]

I am all for it, leave and hopefully college football will have me rooting for more local young men instead of players from all over the US. I would love this, a return to college football like when my grandfather played at Auburn.