,,-E8om8DsB7U,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UC1HizmqtXrXMakndQuiPB2g, video_-E8om8DsB7U,Scott Jennings and others are back on CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip. Abby Phillip on her CNN News Night show While continuing to anchor the news desk on primetime television every weeknight on CNN, Abby Phillip has become one of the top news personalities in the media today. Previously a journalist for The Washington Post, ABC News and Politico, Phillip, 35, has worked her way up to anchor CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, leading diverse round table discussions with people from various backgrounds and political affiliations, as they collectively discuss the very latest surrounding the U.S. presidential election, conflicts happening overseas, sports and more. video by Jose Rivera 12/3/24
,bakari sellers,bakari,podcast,politics,democrat,democratic,The Bakari Sellers Podcast,The Ringer,state representative,south carolina,New York Times,best-selling book,The Ringer Podcast Network,political contributor for CNN,political contributor,CNN,Memoir,cultural analysis,Caitlin Clark,WNBA,Cari Champion,ESPN,Time Magazine,NBA,Women's Basketball,Dawn Stalley,University of South Carolina,Women's College Basketball,sports,I4F0WzMiW5Y,, Politics,Society,Television_program, channel_UCR6N1x-TY7K722Fpr-iaQtQ, video_I4F0WzMiW5Y,In this segment of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip, the panel dives into the uproar surrounding Caitlin Clark, Time’s Athlete of the Year, after she acknowledged benefiting from white privilege in the WNBA—a league predominantly built by Black women.
Key topics include:
- Caitlin Clark’s Response: Clark’s acknowledgment of the contributions of trailblazing Black athletes like Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, and Dawn Staley.
- Conservative Backlash: Megyn Kelly’s critical comments accusing Clark of pandering and "apologizing for being white."
- The Larger Conversation: Panelists, including CNN contributor Cari Champion, explore the intersection of race, privilege, and respect for the pioneers of women’s sports.
- Empathy vs. Division: How social media and cultural divides have fueled unnecessary attacks on Clark for her gracious remarks.
- The Role of Sports as an Equalizer: A discussion on whether sports truly transcend issues of privilege and race, or if those dynamics remain entrenched.
📺 Watch now for an interesting conversation on race, privilege, and the legacy of women’s sports.
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