Do you think the media is keeping racism alive by making a big deal about the SuperBowl having 2 black coaches

Question

I feel it keeps racism alive to even mention the color of someone's skin. It isn't harder to get to the Super Bowl as a coach because your black, is it? Didn't think so. Think the media should stop talking about it. It Keeps racism alive.

Answer 1

Yes, it does....any time you separate someone by their skin color, for good or bad reasons, its racism. Unfortunately, our society has become so ingrained with the idea that we cant be racist that we go so out of our way to show how un-racist we are, that we're just as racist as when we began. Sort of like if you "gayed it up" an entire evening - white wine, decorating shows, barbra streisand music - just to show your friend you were "ok with him being gay" or something. It sets people apart just as much, and makes them feel just as uncomfortable.

When racism is really defeated, no one will realize it - it just quietly won't be an issue anymore. And I think a lot of people still think subconsciously there has to be a V-day for Racism, some thing they can point to and say "thats when we beat it", and without it they dont realize that the fight might really have past the tipping point long ago.

Also as unfortunately, though, theres far too much excitement about the Super Bowl every year, and far too much time to fill in the two weeks till kickoff, so all the media buzz has to scrape the bottom of the barrel for every story angle they can find, and in this case, the two black coaches is one they can milk a lot of time filler out of.

I think most people, though, thankfully, seem to realize that its not such a big deal, and that it is just one more line of hype. I dont think either coach is making a big deal of it, at any rate; they both seem humble and pretty well grounded and like they just want to win some football on Sunday for their fans and their team.

Answer 2

Not at all. The media also made a huge deal when Doug Williams became the first black QB to start a Super Bowl, and since then two black men have started in the big game (Steve McNair and Donovan McNabb) and nobody noticed. As recently as 2002 there were only two black head coaches in the league (Tony Dungy and Herm Edwards). Racism lives when people think blacks can't do something. The media is simply pointing out, in no uncertain terms, that the doubters were wrong. And hopefully, it will soon no longer be considered newsworthy when a black man holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Answer 3

It isn't harder to get to the Super Bowl as a coach because you are black? Are you kidding me?

You obviously don't know the history of the game. Catch up on some reading (source attached as a starter for you) and then come back and say "didn't think so".

While, true, there is absolutely no evidence that a black man or a white man could do a better job in the position, until our very recent history (ehem, within the age of the average season ticket holder pro football fans lifetime!) American Pro Football has been an industry FILLED with discrimination against blacks.

So when you figure in what a black man had to fight against to just be hired into the position? Umm, yeah it's a big deal!!!!

This needs to be talked about in the media not just to celebrate the significance of what blacks in American Professional Sports have had to overcome, but perhaps to simply just educate the ignorance of people like you.

Seriously, do you really think it PERPETUATES racism simply because news sources are pointing out this momentous occasion? Are you so much of a sponge that everything you see in the news is going to make you or someone else BECOME that very thing that is being reported on?

I understand what you are trying to say, but you are not looking at the big picture.

It's also Black History month,...ohhh but maybe we should do away with that since that singles out a single races struggles within our society, oh and hey, let's not be reminded of that for heaven's sake!

~~ If you don't know your history, you are doomed to repeat it. ~~

There is a reason they are making a big deal about it. Maybe you should have stopped and asked yourself WHY the media is covering it so heavily. They recognize the history and significance of what has been achieved.

I hope you are not so utterly oblivious as to think that multiple sources would be interested in running around after some insignificant story?

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes they do, ever watch a game where a black receiver catches a TD and then right away the camera zooms in on the white crowed, me I catch those things, but the NFL is a business and its needs the Media to keep the hype alive, but football history will be made because both coach are black so no matter what team wins I have to assume the NFL played there hand in arranging the match - up. Its more like wrestling very fake, not so much the players but the league. I will never pay to watch an NFL game, I will accept tickets but will never pay for one, no matter how cheap they are


2 black coaches & 2 White Quarterbacks, and a mostly white crowed at the superbowel to watch football history

Answer 6

I don't think it does, its just that there are more white coaches and it takes a hell of a good team to make it to the Superbowl. the odds are not in the genes but in a matter of luck. I think that if anything it is not keeping racism alive, because everyone that is good in football seems to be black (a few exceptions though).

Answer 7

Yes. The 2 coaches there should act like they belong there cause of what their team accoplished, not cause of there skin color. I also think racism in this sport does not really exist, but it keeps getting mentioned when it comes to qbs, coaches, GMs and now owners. There are so many blacks and whites working together in football for many years. Why would race be a issue? I believe most owners or coaches want to win and put the best man for the job at that position that needs to be filled. The balcks and whites been playing together for a long time, its not like its something new anymore. Also when you grow up together on teams you dont notice the race as much as outsiders looking in does.

Answer 8

I don't know if it keeps racism alive, but I'm real tired of hearing about the first black this, the first woman that, the first hispanic that, etc... Damn, just judge a person by his/her credentials. As far as the Super Bowl, the two best teams made it, and it had nothing to do with the color of the coaches.

Answer 9

damned if you do and damned if you don't. It would make since not to mention it and we could feel as if we had cleared a huge hurdle as far as racism has gone, but if you fail to mention it, then you will be criticized for that also. I wish the best to both of them and I am willing to bet that after the game and after the celebration and after all the monies are paid, the next day, our world will still have the same problems.

Answer 10

I dissagree the color of a man skin should be imbraced as the man's self love not to be seen as racist but to be seen as acceptance with themselves and not wanting to be like any other skn tone