This might be because I'm a leafs fan, a Black leafs fan for what it's worth. But I did appreciate a shallow attempt at highlighting one specific aspect of one specific black culture's food. Gotta start somewhere, and the work the organization has been doing through the coaching development program seems to be a step in the right direction when it comes to opening more opportunities. Maybe they should have showcase that side of the work they're doing more and talk about the systemic issues in hockey itself.
I agree that as much as I love Spezza, this comparison to white italians and 400+ years of continued oppression to Black people needs to go. At the same time, I recognize he's trying to make a connection in a way that makes sense to him. The reality is he has not had that lived experience. I hope someone will have that conversation with him. Lot's of blindspots on display in that video, so I hope that is addressed amongst the team in any equity work they do.
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This might be because I'm a leafs fan, a Black leafs fan for what it's worth. But I did appreciate a shallow attempt at highlighting one specific aspect of one specific black culture's food. Gotta start somewhere, and the work the organization has been doing through the coaching development program seems to be a step in the right direction when it comes to opening more opportunities. Maybe they should have showcase that side of the work they're doing more and talk about the systemic issues in hockey itself.
I agree that as much as I love Spezza, this comparison to white italians and 400+ years of continued oppression to Black people needs to go. At the same time, I recognize he's trying to make a connection in a way that makes sense to him. The reality is he has not had that lived experience. I hope someone will have that conversation with him. Lot's of blindspots on display in that video, so I hope that is addressed amongst the team in any equity work they do.
Congratulations, you're the first writer to prompt me to leave a comment on their post. Good work.