Here is the link to the fall sports streaming schedule.
https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/8/ ... edule.aspx
https://appstatesports.com/news/2023/8/ ... edule.aspx
Black Thursday
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Re: Black Thursday
I know common sense isn’t a thing anymore, but one would think if entire body is painted, including the face would be acceptable as long as you aren’t pretending to be someone, or some race, your are not.
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Re: Black Thursday
They scream at every opposing player regardless of race but the fact that you called that out proves Gonzo's point... People will find a way to make it look bad regardlessAppftw wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:29 pmThe Covington kids were front row at a basketball game screaming at the only black kid on the court while wearing minstrel style black face. Context certainly matters.Gonzo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:24 pmI'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.
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Re: Black Thursday
Type in “Minstrel show” in google. No one would have cared if these kids hadn’t outlined their eyes and mouth. It was a combination of many factors (including the previous bad press from the viral video) that led to the Covington kids getting this kind of attention. That will not happen at App if no one does anything dumb.appvette wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 7:54 amThey scream at every opposing player regardless of race but the fact that you called that out proves Gonzo's point... People will find a way to make it look bad regardlessAppftw wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:29 pmThe Covington kids were front row at a basketball game screaming at the only black kid on the court while wearing minstrel style black face. Context certainly matters.Gonzo wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2019 2:24 pmI'm saying there has never been a more important time to be abundantly cautious about racial sensitivity. I could easily see a photo of some of our students wearing black paint on their face being used in a way that makes us look very bad, even if it was innocent participation in Black Thursday. People see what they want to see. Don't forget I wasn't the first person to make that suggestion in this thread. It's just not worth the risk.
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Re: Black Thursday
Geez Gonzo, easy to see your attorney skills in action here as you have unmasked them with your post. If I ever need legal work I'll send you a message.
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Re: Black Thursday
For the record, not a fan of “Black Thursday”. That game, that night, does not need it. I understand the challenges with our Saturday lineups but still. With that said, on my list of things to get worked up about, it’s not on the list.
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Re: Black Thursday
For sure. I think they should have done it for the Coastal Carolina game. But alas. Go Thursday!