At the Conclusion of an Interview, a Reporter Congratulated Hispanic

question 35

Multiple Choice

At the conclusion of an interview, a reporter congratulated Hispanic baseball star Miguel for being well-spoken and articulate. Why is this considered an example of white privilege?

• A) White athletes are always congratulated for their ability to speech coherently.
• B) Non-white athletes are not expected to be able to express themselves clearly.
• C) The reporter likely makes more money than the athlete and feels superior.
• D) The reporter was just joking around with Miguel because they are close friends.

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