In the wake of Donald Sterling’s horribly offensive comments about minorities, a number of high-profile companies have pulled their sponsorship of his professional basketball team. Red Bull, State Farm, CarMax, AQUAhydrate, Kia and Virgin America all announced today that they are at the very least suspending all affiliation with the Los Angeles Clippers. That’s what happens when you berate your girlfriend for interacting with African-Americans and when you condescendingly way you put food on the plates of black players . Donald Sterling Racist Recording “We trust and respect the NBA’s process to formally investigate the matter, and in the interim, are suspending all team-related marketing activities,” Red Bull said in a statement. “We will continue to support our Red Bull athlete, Blake Griffin, his teammates and coaching staff in their pursuit of an NBA title.” Added CarMax: “CarMax finds the statements attributed to the Clippers’ owner completely unacceptable. These views directly conflict with CarMax’s culture of respect for all individuals. While we have been a proud Clippers sponsor for 9 years and support the team, fans and community, these statements necessitate that CarMax end its sponsorship.” A number of celebrities have also spoken out against Sterling. Here is what they’ve said: Celebrities React to Donald Sterling Open Slideshow 1. Mother Effer! Snoop Dogg: [Donald Sterling is a] bitch-ass redneck, white bread, chicken sh-t mother f-cker. View As List [Donald Sterling is a] bitch-ass redneck, white bread, chicken sh-t mother f-cker. Snoop Dogg Permalink: Mother Effer! Added: April 28, 2014 1. Mother Effer! [Donald Sterling is a] bitch-ass redneck, white bread, chicken sh-t mother f-cker. If I was a Clipper fan, I wouldn’t be one anymore. It’s that simple. But if I was a Clipper player, a current Clipper player, you wouldn’t see me on the court anymore in that uniform. Lil Wayne Permalink: Take off that uniform Added: April 28, 2014 2. Take off that uniform If I was a Clipper fan, I wouldn’t be one anymore. It’s that simple. But if I was a Clipper player, a current Clipper player, you… Donald sterling is the definition of racism …. He could b your judge…. Your doctor…..your teacher etc. Meek Mill Permalink: The definition of racism Added: April 28, 2014 3. The definition of racism Donald sterling is the definition of racism …. He could b your judge…. Your doctor…..your teacher etc. time for #Clippers players to step up. Refuse to play till NBA moves against this racist jackass #Sterling. NBA can’t defend him. Keith Olbermann Permalink: Boycott! Added: April 28, 2014 4. Boycott! time for #Clippers players to step up. Refuse to play till NBA moves against this racist jackass #Sterling. NBA can’t defend him. When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, you don’t really have to do anything. You just let them talk… We’ve made enormous strides, but you’re going to continue to see this percolate up every so often. Barack Obama Permalink: It speaks for itself Added: April 28, 2014 5. It speaks for itself When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, you don’t really have to do anything. You just let them talk… We’ve made enormous… No one should be allowed to own a team if they have in fact engaged in this kind of racial language. Al Sharpton Permalink: Throw him out Added: April 28, 2014 6. Throw him out No one should be allowed to own a team if they have in fact engaged in this kind of racial language. It’s a shame that Donald Sterling feels that way about African-Americans. He has a team full of amazing African-American basketball players that are working to bring a championship to Clippers fans. The Clippers also have a strong minority fan base. Magic Johnson Permalink: What a shame Added: April 28, 2014 7. What a shame It’s a shame that Donald Sterling feels that way about African-Americans. He has a team full of amazing African-American basketball… Shaquille O’Neal: Everyone has their thoughts. When your opinions and thoughts become public knowledge, the question is, now what? Another question is: will his team shut down on him and take his remarks personally?…I think the league should take a long hard look on whether this guy should continue to be an owner or not. Permalink: Should he own the team? Added: April 28, 2014 8. Should he own the team? Shaquille O’Neal: Everyone has their thoughts. When your opinions and thoughts become public knowledge, the question is, now what?… NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, meanwhile, has scheduled a press conference for 2 p.m. EST tomorrow in which he will address the league’s investigation into Sterling’s remarks.
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Donald Sterling Racism Prompts Companies to Yank Clippers Sponsorship
