Tell Floyd Mayweather to Apologize for His Anti-Asian Rant

Tell Floyd Mayweather to Apologize for His Anti-Asian Rant

The Issue

It's commonly known that trash talk and boxing go hand-in-hand. But on Sept. 2, African-American boxer Floyd Mayweather didn't just trash talk rival Manny Pacquiao, he took aim at the Filipino boxer's racial heritage during a videotaped rant filled with nasty stereotypes. The public needs to send a message to Mayweather that his rant wasn't only unsportsmanlike but racist and homophobic as well. Don't let Mayweather off the hook for his conduct. Let him know that he needs to apologize to Pacquiao and the many groups he offended immediately.

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Nadra Kareem NittlePetition StarterA Chicago native, Nadra Kareem Nittle has written for a wide range of print and online publications since 2000. She’s used her background as an American Studies major at Occidental College to examine issues of race for media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times' Inland Valley edition, the El Paso Times, the Santa Fe Reporter and the L.A. Watts Times. Additionally, her writing has been featured on Web sites <a href="http://Racialicious.com" rel="nofollow">Racialicious.com</a> and <a href="http://Racerelations.about.com" rel="nofollow">Racerelations.about.com</a>. Follow her on <a href="http://Twitter.com/nadrakareem" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>.
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The Issue

It's commonly known that trash talk and boxing go hand-in-hand. But on Sept. 2, African-American boxer Floyd Mayweather didn't just trash talk rival Manny Pacquiao, he took aim at the Filipino boxer's racial heritage during a videotaped rant filled with nasty stereotypes. The public needs to send a message to Mayweather that his rant wasn't only unsportsmanlike but racist and homophobic as well. Don't let Mayweather off the hook for his conduct. Let him know that he needs to apologize to Pacquiao and the many groups he offended immediately.

avatar of the starter
Nadra Kareem NittlePetition StarterA Chicago native, Nadra Kareem Nittle has written for a wide range of print and online publications since 2000. She’s used her background as an American Studies major at Occidental College to examine issues of race for media outlets such as the Los Angeles Times' Inland Valley edition, the El Paso Times, the Santa Fe Reporter and the L.A. Watts Times. Additionally, her writing has been featured on Web sites <a href="http://Racialicious.com" rel="nofollow">Racialicious.com</a> and <a href="http://Racerelations.about.com" rel="nofollow">Racerelations.about.com</a>. Follow her on <a href="http://Twitter.com/nadrakareem" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>.

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Kelly Swanson
Kelly Swanson
Swanson Communications

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Petition created on September 4, 2010