“At some point, it’s time to get rid of Black History Month. Not get rid of Black history, like they’re trying to do.”
SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ comeback win against Portland came on the final day of Black History Month. And Draymond Green offered his take on the celebration.
Green’s impassioned speech came in response to a question about his favorite song by funk musician George Clinton and the importance of Black History Month. Green couldn’t think of his favorite song, but did take a photo with Clinton before the game. Green noted that he typically refuses to wear the NBA-branded Black History Month shirts in protest — except on Tuesday night because it was the only shirt he could find lying around. He clarified that his issue with Black History Month — celebrated annually for all of February — is the underlying hypocrisy of elected officials celebrating a culture while also taking measures to silence Black history.
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