Posted on 02/18/2018 10:05:55 AM PST by boycott
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has never been shy about discussing social issues or concerns within the black community.
And during an interview with ESPN, Barkley talked about efforts he is making to improve life for some in the black community.
The comments came on the heels of opinions shared by NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
James said that Trump "doesn't give a f--- about the people" while Durant said, "And I feel like our team, as a country, is not run by a great coach."
Barkley also chimed in on Trump in the ESPN interview.
"I'm not a fan of the president," he said. "I don't talk bad about the president because he is the president of the United States. But I'm not a fan. I think he's divisive. I think he's very divisive."
Barkley commended another NBA Hall of Famer, David Robinson, as well as James for their efforts in the black community.
Then Barkley discussed his own ideas Friday on First Take in the interview with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
"I'm working on a new initiative in Alabama - you know, Stephen A., I don't know any black plumbers, any black electricians, any black car mechanics," Barkley said. "So I'm going back to Alabama over the summer and I'm going to partner with a vocational school to get more black plumbers, electricians."
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Particularly not Cubans.
Ended badly for Nixon when he tried it.
They dont appreciate Trump for current black unemployment, youre naive to think theyll EVER change for the better
Imagine some white celebrity wanting more white plumbers.
Saying the President is divisive, is divisive, Charles.
Well they do wear their pants low for the crack exposure.
“So I’m going back to Alabama over the summer and I’m going to partner with a vocational school to get more black plumbers, electricians,” Charles Barkley.
I have no problem with that, as long as he is spending his own money. Though it makes me wonder, what if Bill Gates partnered with a school to get more white programmers? Regardless, we are at point in time where I have no objection to Barkley spending his money that way.
By the way, I worked with/for an uncle of Charles Barkley who happened to be a very successful white collar professional. When I learned of the connection, I kidded him that he must have been a disappointment to his family.
That is comical.
Mike Rowe beat him to it
Exactly!
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