BCA Responds To Don Imus' Comments
June 25, 2008
Indianapolis - June 25, 2008 Don Imus negative remarks regarding Adam Jones disturbing Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA).
The Black Coaches and Administrators are again shocked by the inappropriate and racially insensitive statements made by Don Imus on Monday, June 23rd in reference to Adam Jones. Mr. Imus attempted to defend his statement by saying his comments were an attempt to make a "sarcastic point" is another example of poor judgment on his part. We join Reverend Al Sharpton and others of like mind who find the inference of Imus recent remarks disturbing because it plays into negative black stereotypes that we strongly abhor. This public slip of the tongue followed by the obvious sarcastic spin is insulting to all people of color.
The Black Coaches & Administrators (BCA is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to foster the growth and development of ethnic minorities at all levels of sports both nationally and internationally. The BCA is committed to creating a positive enlightened environment where issues can be examined closely, debated sincerely and resolved honestly. The BCA's focus involves the concerns of its colleagues in professional sports, NCAA (Division I, II, and III), NAIA (Division I and II), junior college and high school levels.
On May 31, 2007, BCA Board of Directors unveiled the new name of the organization during the 2007 BCA National Convention and Expo. The name change was made to clarify the expanding membership population of administrators and coaches within the BCA. Subsequently, BCA is now Black Coaches & Administrators.
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