When will it dawn on people that this is reality?
When will some understand that many athletes don’t just run fast and jump high but have thoughts on significant issues facing society will choose to use their platform to further their causes?
When will local governments understand that when legislation is passed that is believed to infringe on civil rights protections, there are going to be economic ramification. Just as an athlete taking a controversial stand risks losing fans and endorsements, a state passing divisive legislation risks losing major events.
The NCAA announced Monday it was pulling seven championship events out of North Carolina, including first- and second-round games of the men’s basketball tournament in Greensboro.