Disney: another racist snub
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Oakland Raiders in the
most recent Super Bowl by unleashing a ferocious defense.
Dexter Jackson, an African American defensive back, made two of
the Bucs' five interceptions against Raiders quarterback Rich
Gannon.
Jackson was picked as the "MVP"--most valuable player.
Traditionally, Super Bowl MVPs do a television spot for the
Walt Disney Corp. in which they are asked what they are going
to do after winning the award. "Go to Disney World," is the
usual reply.
But Brad Johnson, the Bucs' white quarterback, was given
that "honor" this year instead.
This is not the first time the Disney bosses' racism has
been on display after the most prestigious professional sports
event. Disney also passed over former MVPs Ray Lewis and Jerry
Rice--who many consider the best football player of all
time--in favor of white quarterbacks.
Along with Disney's appalling anti-union stance, racism is
another good reason not to go to Disney World.
--Monica Moorehead
Reprinted from the Feb. 13, 2003, issue of
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