Video of the event in March 2022 shows a judge handing out medals for participation to a line of young gymnasts, but ignoring the only black girl. A photographer, coach and other officials fail to intervene. A mediation settlement reached with the family involved the judge taking anti-racism training.
“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”
On camera in front of millions of people is the last place you would want to be racist. I think she was just an airhead. Actually, either way she’s an idiot. I just don’t buy the narrative of her thinking “yeah, im not going to give this kid her medal, that’ll teach her! Haha I am so effective at being racist!”
Most racists are both stupid and malicious.
A smart racist is an oxymoron.
Not sure if you’ve noticed but they’re a lot more confident now.