Cancel culture real for Black athletes in this political climate

Cancel culture real for Black athletes in this political climate

Black athletes have always had to tread lightly when speaking up politically or for the culture. The Black community expects them to speak up. The other side has often pushed back with rhetoric like “Shut Up and Dribble!” As challenging as activism has been in past years and decades, speaking out in the high-stakes world of sports has become increasingly difficult for Black athletes in the current political environment they are navigating. “I th…