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Reggie Wayne Describes Dealing with Racism Growing Up in Louisiana

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Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne spoke about dealing with racism while growing up in Louisiana on House of Athlete's I AM ATHLETE podcast on Tuesday:

"I'm from the South. Louisiana is one of the worst places you can be to be a Black man, all right? There are numerous places in that state where you don't wanna get out your car and get gas.

"You understand what I'm saying? So what you're used to and what I'm used to is going to be totally different.