It is noteworthy.
I think it is noteworthy of any first accomplishment. Some more than others, but for any one to spend time posting that this is of little significance, the fact that this is a first for a Black or African American female, perhaps is guilty of the same hyperbole. I happen to notice things like this. In this country, there are many areas where these sorts of achievements have come rather later that one would expect, and it is news. I think one makes a good point if you're talking about the 5th or 6th, but make no mistake, if she wins the thing, this will be newsworthy to me as well. And by the way, think how noteworthy it would be if this were the first White, or Anglo Saxon female to make the event...
I know this is not the NPR section, but I do not agree that in pool the only thing that matters is what happens on the table between the sticks, balls, and pockets. I agree that there is a lot of compromise in the pool room, but even in the best of cases, race still matters, and in my opinion, for the rest of my life, it always will. Those that contend that race should not be a factor, overlook the struggle that all blacks face in every field of human endeavor. Again, race-relations have improved, and every human has their own demons to overcome, but consider the following for a moment: If you are a white man/woman, imagine playing pool on the other side of town in a predominantly Black joint, or Mexican joint, or Asian joint. Now, consider where the best players play, and the make-up of most of these rooms in America, and who these players are. If that's not enough, consider working in a predominately x environment, and add some occasional hostility for good measure etc...
In almost every field of your choosing, imagine doing it as the minority. There are few places that Kim Jones can go and not recognize herself in this context. Talk about sharking. This is the hand that she has been dealt and I have no doubt that she is happy with the results, but all things considered, I am compelled to say "Well Done Kim Jones".
I think it is noteworthy of any first accomplishment. Some more than others, but for any one to spend time posting that this is of little significance, the fact that this is a first for a Black or African American female, perhaps is guilty of the same hyperbole. I happen to notice things like this. In this country, there are many areas where these sorts of achievements have come rather later that one would expect, and it is news. I think one makes a good point if you're talking about the 5th or 6th, but make no mistake, if she wins the thing, this will be newsworthy to me as well. And by the way, think how noteworthy it would be if this were the first White, or Anglo Saxon female to make the event...
I know this is not the NPR section, but I do not agree that in pool the only thing that matters is what happens on the table between the sticks, balls, and pockets. I agree that there is a lot of compromise in the pool room, but even in the best of cases, race still matters, and in my opinion, for the rest of my life, it always will. Those that contend that race should not be a factor, overlook the struggle that all blacks face in every field of human endeavor. Again, race-relations have improved, and every human has their own demons to overcome, but consider the following for a moment: If you are a white man/woman, imagine playing pool on the other side of town in a predominantly Black joint, or Mexican joint, or Asian joint. Now, consider where the best players play, and the make-up of most of these rooms in America, and who these players are. If that's not enough, consider working in a predominately x environment, and add some occasional hostility for good measure etc...
In almost every field of your choosing, imagine doing it as the minority. There are few places that Kim Jones can go and not recognize herself in this context. Talk about sharking. This is the hand that she has been dealt and I have no doubt that she is happy with the results, but all things considered, I am compelled to say "Well Done Kim Jones".
