“Are we ever going to see the end of these senseless deaths?” ESPN host and reporter Maria Taylor asked herself that question after watching a police officer kill George Floyd. She felt…
host and reporter Maria Taylor asked herself that question after watching a police officer kill George Floyd. She felt wounded earlier this year by the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in her home state of Georgia, and Floyd’s death left her close to hopeless.
Thursday night she still felt anxious. She called NBA producer and 17-year ESPN vet Amina Hussein for advice, hoping for a promise that she wouldn’t get in trouble for what she might say the following day. “I can’t guarantee you that,” Hussein responded, “but if you speak from your heart, you will not be upset by what happens.
Monday, Jemele Hill’s perspective even returned to ESPN, in a way, as the network aired a pair of years-old conversations on race and sports that she had participated in. A series of meetings followed over the course of the week, and each time, Walker openly shared how his feelings had been hurt by the league, and how he hoped it would do better. The discussions started at the department level and slowly expanded. Each time, Walker heard honest reflections from colleagues and received backing from others.
Of course, last week’s words and actions represent just a step towards the sports industry — and the world — that Taylor, Walker, and others would like to be a part of. They’re also aware that none of it might have happened if not for the coronavirus pandemic.
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