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Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post

Carrington tells critics to do 'research' over 'white privilege' post

Summary

DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky was ejected from a WNBA game after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. Carrington posted the words "white privilege" on social media, leading to criticism from sports analysts, but she defended her post by urging critics to do research and said she understands the term’s meaning.

Key Facts

  • DiJonai Carrington fouled Sophie Cunningham during a WNBA game and was ejected.
  • Carrington posted the phrase "white privilege" on social media after the game.
  • Some sports analysts, including Emmanuel Acho, criticized Carrington’s post.
  • Acho said the foul was not based on race but was a simple game rule violation.
  • Carrington responded by saying she never claimed the foul call was due to white privilege.
  • She asked critics to use critical thinking and said she studied the subject at a top university.
  • Sophie Cunningham said the league is handling the situation and said the issue is not about race.
  • The Chicago Sky won the game 90-86.
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