And to the extent that that’s one of them, then it’s worthy of some dialogue.” “I know that there are certain things that as a black man resonate with me, and we’ll assume that there are instances that resonate with others as well. “An issue that yields or excites the kind of commentary that you’re seeing in Atlanta is worthy of some dialogue,” Clark said. Clark said he will entertain any discussion pertaining to social issues, including this one. MLB players union head Tony Clark was asked about the issue as well. Regarding NLCS excitement…the stadium just turned the lights off and these fans did the racist chop with their smartphone flashlights…OK, that gets the blood boiling.- Bill Plaschke October 17, 2021 Now, the mob is coming for the Braves and their “racist” chop. The Cleveland Indians became the next victim, caving to public pressure and renaming themselves the Cleveland Guardians starting in 2022. It started with the Washington Redskins, who had their name switched to the Washington Football Team. Since then, every Braves game has been filled with thousands joining in on the tradition, one that’s under attack today.Īs sports trend closer and closer to wokeness, everything is on the table for cancellation. The chop became an Atlanta phenomenon in 1991, when the Braves became the darlings of the MLB, embarking on a run that led to a World Series title in 1995. The Braves have done a phenomenal job with the Native American community.” “It’s important to understand we have 30 markets around the country,” Manfred said. Speaking with a host of reporters on the field of Minute Maid Park ahead of Game 1 of the World Series between the Braves and Astros, Manfred said that the Native American community in the Atlanta region is in favor of the chop, making it the “end of the story” for him. Don’t expect to see the Braves’ iconic tomahawk chop go away anytime soon, says MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, who shut down any notion of its demise on Tuesday.
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