‘It’s something i really believed in’ When all eyes were on Cade Cunningham after the ncaa punishment, he used his platform to display a powerful message
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When Oklahoma State was slapped with consequential Level I sanctions, which include a gruesome postseason ban OSU fans feared they would lose prized No. 1 recruit, Cade Cunningham. So naturally, all eyes fell on Cunningham’s twitter. Everyone waited anxiously for any sort of indication as to what he would do with his basketball career. What did he post? A Tweet that read “Black Lives Matter!” “I knew that was the
perfect time to do it because it’s something that I really believed in,” Cunningham said. “The NCAA sanctions had just came down, and I knew everybody was looking at my page ready for anything. I feel like that was the best time for me to let my views on things be known. I feel like it was a good move for me.” The events in Minnesota have re-ignited the “Black Lives Matter” movement, which screams for equality for all — regardless of skin color. For Cunningham, who said the importance of using a platform to speak on these
issues is huge, also commented on how the OSU football team handled the Mike Gundy OAN T-shirt debacle. When a picture of the OSU football coach wearing an OAN T-shirt surfaced on Twitter on June 15, it started — what felt like —arampage. OAN or One America News Network is a far-right news organization that many have criticized for its controversial ideologies, which included calling the BLM movement a “farce.” So when Gundy wore that shirt, it started a trickle-down effect that led to star
running back Chuba Hubbard and many others threatening to boycott the program, which eventually led to some concerning tweets from former players insinuating that Gundy is racist. While the racist connotation was later proven as untrue, there were some issues in the program. And it was all that was sparked by Hubbard’s initial tweet of discontent with how things were run. “I’m super happy with how Chuba Hubbard has been handling his situation,” Cunningham said. “And how the football program is doing
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their thing right now. I think everything is going the right direction at Oklahoma State.” The whole event fueled much national debate, but Hubbard using his platform led to genuine change in the football program. OSU Athletics launched a Diversity and Inclusion Council about a week after the whole incident. While change occurred at OSU, there’s obviously still much racism and discrimination going on across the country, which makes using platforms that much more vital. OSU basketball coach Mike Boynton certainly thinks so.
“Coach Boynton is super transparent,” Cunningham said. “He wants us to speak our minds and showcase what our viewpoints are. He also does not hide the fact that there are consequences behind — if you say the wrong thing, there will be negative feedback. Just be smart with your words and be educated on what you’re speaking on. “Hearing that from him, as the leader of our program, I think that’s big because it doesn’t make us shy away from who we are or anything. We get to be who we want to be and lead with our platform.”
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By Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Todays Birthday (07/16/20). Fortune follows your partnerships this year. Strengthen and build with disciplined coordination. Social changes continue. Plan adventures and cultural exploration. You’re a superstar this summer, inspiring a positive shift in your partnership. Peaceful introspection eases winter transitions, energizing your work and health. Collaborate for love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Put your mouth where your heart is. Passionate conversations can lead in positive directions. Confess worries to someone comforting. Visualize perfection. Share possibilities. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Push to advance a profitable venture. You’re spurred to take action. Distribute resources and information. Keep your team moving. Avoid distractions. You’re building momentum. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Ask for the result you want. Get your team on board. Move quickly to maintain an advantage. Others inspire action. Test things out before expanding. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Big changes require adaptation and adjustment. Allow yourself time to process transitions. Make plans and preparations for the phase ahead. Rest and recharge. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Team efforts can take valuable ground. Get farther together. Emotion energizes your actions. Motivate performance through heart-felt connection. Pull for love. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Forge ahead to fulfill a professional priority. Career opportunities knock; open the door. Travel could interfere with your work. Find another solution. Negotiate. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Passion motivates exploration and discovery. News affects your decisions. Develop backup action plans. Extra review and consideration pay off. Reach out to strengthen long-distance connections. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Compromise on shared finances. Align your accounts with your ethics and heart. Collaborate on long-term interests and work out the agreements. Your efforts get profitable. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Shared efforts can advance by leaps and bounds. Cooperate with your partner. Patiently clarify and teach. Listen and learn. Modify and adjust for best results. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Faithfully practice your moves. Grow your work, health and fitness stronger. Physical action provides satisfying results. Exercise refreshes and energizes. Enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Relax with your inner circle. Share special moments. Celebrate a milestone. Acknowledge accomplishments. Express your gratitude and appreciation. Romantic opportunities can spark. Encourage love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Domestic arts and crafts provide satisfying results. Connect with family over shared tasks. Support each other through individual challenges. Enjoy the fruit of your labor.
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Today’s puzzle theme honors the 75th anniversary of the Mystery Writers of America. ACROSS 1 Some munchies 6 Asks to be excused, with “off” 10 Latin initialism on a cross 13 WWII riveter 14 Relating to body structure 16 A step up from a carport, perhaps 18 Come to terms 19 Electronic dance music genre 21 Org. that’s not lax at LAX 22 Interval 26 Space 27 German brewing surname 30 Common Korean surname 31 Extremely dry 32 Limitationof-freedom metaphor 36 Doubled, perhaps 39 Corrida figures 40 Ding-a-ling or ding-dong 42 Zilch 43 Greater N.Y. school 44 Orchestra section 48 Chicago airport code 49 “Golden Boy” playwright 51 Hotel amenity 52 President of Princeton, then the U.S. 55 Stride affectedly 58 Literary genre often associated with the writer concealed in 16-, 32- and 40-Across 62 One happy to have no class? 63 Arabian, for one 64 DE Dec. setting 65 What might take a while? 66 Fencing blades
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DOWN 1 Pizza party leftovers 2 “Really” 3 Eponymous goddess of a 1987 film flop 4 Painter Mondrian 5 Stop from leaking 6 Sweetie, in recent slang 7 Stop 8 Joke 9 Hawaii, e.g. 10 Apple desktop 11 A condition of maximum activity 12 Hypothetical account 15 Kate Brown is its gov. 17 Business card no. 20 Bids first 23 Considered in full 24 Tiny soup base 25 Mailed, as invites 28 “The Audacity of Hope” author 29 “I’m amused” 31 Gather wool from 33 Set ablaze 34 Female ruminant
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35 Nursery item 36 First big song success for The Moody Blues 37 Positioned for ambush, as in many Westerns 38 Two-year-olds, say 41 Dessert choice 45 Like sailors on leave 46 Spread out
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