Donald...

By now I'm sure you've all heard the audio recording of Donald Sterling's remarks regarding minorities, in particular, African Americans.  If you haven't, do yourself a favor and get with the 21st century.

While I am disappointed, I am not shocked.  I feel sorrow for the players, but not for the NBA.  I am angry at America, but not at Sterling. Why you ask? It's simple.  Are we really surprised? This guy makes millions off of the very people he does not want to attend [his] games.  Did you all forget that we live in a society built on the idea that one race is superior to the next? Did we forget? Or do we choose not to remember?  Either way, racism is and always will be an issue in America.

However, I do feel bad for the Clippers (the players).  Many of us say what we would or wouldn't do, but we never truly know how we would react in a certain situation. These guys have families to feed.  Can they just boycott and decide not to play in the games? Is that fair? Yes, I understand and I agree that they should have enough self respect to stand up for what they believe. But... is that easy? In their line of work?  These are just questions to ponder.

I get so tired of people pretending to be concerned..pretending to be upset. Does it really bother you? Ohhh wait, yes it does...when it directly affects you and/or your pockets. I get it!! I apologize in advance for this rant, but I do not apologize for my feelings [or lack thereof]. I'm a child of God first, a woman next, and finally an African American. Until you walk a mile in my [our] shoes.......



Donald (you don't even deserve to be called 'Mr.')

There is nothing you can say or do to make this 25 year old African American feel less than. You will NEVER know or fully understand the struggles that African Americans face on a daily basis; although I'm certain you could not care less...you're busy getting your millions, right?  Thank you. Thank you for showing us how you really feel; you've done us all a favor.  It is people like you that keep me employed. It is people like you that remind me to never get too comfortable.  It is people like you, Donald, that give me motivation to continue pressing on in my line of work.  Now, I must go..I've wasted too many keystrokes you on.  Keep up the [good] work, America!

Xoxo

Raeofsunshine