You know what?
I introduced you yesterday to an event about a couple of guys planning to do a world bike tour to help raise funds for kids of abuse.
BUT!
I would be remiss if I didn't write about the recent media attention surrounding the new 'law' in South Carolina banning African American bikers from taking to the streets during Memorial Day weekend. Here's a snippet from an article I read earlier today.
While the events are surely different in purpose, and in theory, I'm just saying if one group is free to ride the waves, then another should be able to as well.
This double standard thing, in life, sports, and the pursuit of happiness, has got to stop.
That's my take, and I'm sticking to it.
I introduced you yesterday to an event about a couple of guys planning to do a world bike tour to help raise funds for kids of abuse.
BUT!
I would be remiss if I didn't write about the recent media attention surrounding the new 'law' in South Carolina banning African American bikers from taking to the streets during Memorial Day weekend. Here's a snippet from an article I read earlier today.
For those looking to get their groove (freak) on during Bike Week in Myrtle Beach, S.C., think again.Read more.
Just like Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell drove away Freaknik during the '90s, last November, South Carolina city officials enacted several ordinances to discourage black bikers from gathering in their city this Memorial Day.
While the events are surely different in purpose, and in theory, I'm just saying if one group is free to ride the waves, then another should be able to as well.
This double standard thing, in life, sports, and the pursuit of happiness, has got to stop.
That's my take, and I'm sticking to it.
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