ESPN's Inclusion of Jemele Hill in the 'Around the Horn' Farewell Tour Contradicts ESPN's Political Principles
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Jimmy Pitaro's vow to depoliticize ESPN in 2017 seems miles away with the network's latest move. The company is stirring up a storm, as they bring back one of the most controversial and divisive commentators in their history.
That's right, Jemele Hill is making a comeback to ESPN, appearing on "Around the Horn" as part of the show's farewell tour. And sure, the network claims it's just a one-time gig to honor the show's legendary status. But let's be real, including Hill in the mix directly challenges Pitaro's mission and reinforces the perception of a liberal bias.
Jemele Hill isn't just another sports journalist anymore. She's a self-proclaimed far-left racial activist, peddling a brand that's as toxic as it is political.
Weeks before the election, she branded white men as the scourge of America. Not long after, she criticized white women, encouraging people to trust black women over their white counterparts.
Sound familiar? It should, because Hill's not shy about voicing her controversial opinions. From condemning the Los Angeles Dodgers for visiting the White House to falsely accusing Donald Trump of promoting segregation, Hill has made headlines for her controversial stances. She's called the current president a white supremacist and Elon Musk the "Nazi-in-Chief."
And don't even get me started on her accusations that ESPN attempted to "de-blackify" the company. Yet, here she is, set to make her return to ESPN's airwaves. (Her show was canceled due to abysmal ratings, to put it politely.)
What's more, Hill doesn't exactly have a stellar history with "Around the Horn." She wasn't an original member and wasn't one of the show's most popular panelists. ESPN didn't need to include her in the first place.
Even if Hill sticks to sports talk on "Around the Horn," the association is an albatross around ESPN's neck. She's a malignant force, building a career on anti-white racism and manufactured racial hysteria.
To top it off, sports fans aren't exactly cheering for her comeback. From her television show on Vice to her show on truTV, from her memoir to her podcast, nearly every project Hill has undertaken since leaving ESPN has flopped.
Hell, even MSNBC wrote her off as too destructive. Considering ESPN's invitation to Hill, you can't help but see the inconsistency.
If ESPN brought Christian conservative Jason Whitlock or Donald Trump supporter Will Cain back for an episode of "PTI" or "First Take," imagine the uproar.
And that, my friends, is the heart of the issue. By contradicting his own promise to employees, shareholders, and consumers, Jimmy Pitaro is open to criticism. He should own up to inviting back a divisive figure like Jemele Hill.
- The controversial commentator Jemele Hill's return to ESPN, as part of "Around the Horn," further questions Jimmy Pitaro's vow to depoliticize the network.
- The allegation of hypocrisy against ESPN grows stronger as they welcome back the outspoken political commentator Jemele Hill.
- Jemele Hill's controversial statements, such as branding white men as the scourge of America and accusing Donald Trump of being a white supremacist, have led to her being criticized in the general-news, politics, and sports arenas.
- The entertainment value of Jemele Hill's comeback to ESPN is questionable, given her poor performance ratings and the failure of her post-ESPN projects.
- The inconsistency in ESPN's treatment of commentators becomes apparent when comparing Jemele Hill's return to a hypothetical invitation to Christian conservative Jason Whitlock or Donald Trump supporter Will Cain.
