"What's more important than who's going to be the first black manager is who's going to be the first black sports editor of the New York Times"
- Bill Russell
About this Quote
This quote by Bill Russell speaks to the significance of representation in the media. Russell is suggesting that it is more crucial to have a black sports editor of the New York Times than it is to have a black manager. This is since the sports editor of the New York Times has the power to shape the narrative of sports and the way it is reported. By having a black sports editor, it would make sure that the stories of black professional athletes and their accomplishments are given the attention they should have. It would likewise make sure that the stories of black athletes are told from a perspective that is more representative of their experiences. Russell's quote is a call to action for the New York Times to recognize the value of having a black sports editor and to make it a top priority.
This quote is written / told by Bill Russell somewhere between February 12, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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