DJ Augustin invited to participate in National Team mini-camp this July

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Now I'm not even close to a racist, and I think we all need to grow up, but that includes minorities. I shouldn't have to give any skin tone preferential treatment, and neither should anyone else. I'm not saying I don't see color, because celebrating culture is the essence of America, but we need to come together. I just wish we didn't have to have this discussion anymore.

One thing that you'll find as you go through the years in this world is that people tend to hire those that look like them or come from the same background as them. Right or wrong, that's the way that hiring practices in this country work.

As an example, take a look at the orthodontist office that was recommended for my son.

Here is the staff

My first thought was, "Wow.. they couldn't find one person with a permanent tan to hire for their team?"

questionable hiring practices happen all over, every day.

I've derailed this thread enough, and I apologize for that. Lets get this back onto the topic of DJ and his National team invitation

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One thing that you'll find as you go through the years in this world is that people tend to hire those that look like them or come from the same background as them. Right or wrong, that's the way that hiring practices in this country work.

As an example, take a look at the orthodontist office that was recommended for my son.

Here is the staff

My first thought was, "Wow.. they couldn't find one person with a permanent tan to hire for their team?"

questionable hiring practices happen all over, every day.

I've derailed this thread enough, and I apologize for that. Lets get this back onto the topic of DJ and his National team invitation

I'm thinking that those two ortho's just like their women that way, and those look like some sluts. If I was the doc's wife, I'd be getting a P.I. or lawyer...and there's a suit waiting to happen there if a qualified minority applied...

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This thread needs more Beard Fancy and Lil Miss Giggles and less discussion of our next ex-owner.

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This thread needs more Beard Fancy and Lil Miss Giggles and less discussion of our next ex-owner.

By request of the amphibious one

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I wasn't even talking about that. I have no real problem with the selling of that that made him rich, it's the irresponsible people who buy it that upset me.

I'm talking about the fact that with the exception of the ticket agents made to schmooze the elitle of Charlotte, the entire staff is Black, some more than inept, and there are plenty of people of other skin tones (not just white - Hispanic, Aisian, etc) who are just as capable. In a world where white owners are promoting diversity, why can't the Black one do the same?

I heard, and this is totally unconfirmed, but I heard that a bit ago there was a lawyer or firm looking at bringing a suit against Johnson for racial discrimination, and looking at his employees, I can totally believe it. They didn't have enough evidence I guess, because you can't convict on what's in plain sight, but that's part of why Charlotte hasn't accepted the team. I've heard some disgusting things said at the arena even.

Now I'm not even close to a racist, and I think we all need to grow up, but that includes minorities. I shouldn't have to give any skin tone preferential treatment, and neither should anyone else. I'm not saying I don't see color, because celebrating culture is the essence of America, but we need to come together. I just wish we didn't have to have this discussion anymore.

Forget I said that in bold. Parts untrue, parts just better left unsaid. My apoligies.