October 30th 2023.
Deion Sanders recently sparked controversy when he shared his opinion about activities that "Black folk don't do" on the Colorado Football Coaches Show. Without offering any real reasoning, Sanders listed three activities that he believes Black people don't participate in: deep-sea diving, bungee jumping, and "noodling" (the practice of catching catfish with one's hands or feet). Sanders further expressed his distaste for catfish, stating that he wouldn't want to "get in the water" to do it.
When asked why Black people don't engage in deep-sea diving, Sanders responded that there's "ain't nothing down there [he] want[s] to see". However, his statement was disproven in September of last year, when Dawn Wright became the first Black person to reach the deepest point known to human-life on Earth.
The problem with Sanders's statements is that they perpetuate stereotypes about Black people, which can have a negative effect on the entire community. While Sanders may not have meant any harm, his accusations were unfounded and could have been damaging.
It's important to remember that outdoor activities are not limited to non-Black people. While Sanders's intentions may have been good, his comments could have been better thought out. Hopefully, this experience will remind him to be more mindful of the words he chooses in the future.
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