NCAA Pull All Championships Hosted in NC For 2016-17 Season Because Of Discrimination Law
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[quote]Based on the NCAA's commitment to fairness and inclusion, the Association will relocate all seven previously awarded championship events from North Carolina during the 2016-17 academic year. The NCAA Board of Governors made this decision because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections.
In its decision Monday, the Board of Governors emphasized that NCAA championships and events must promote an inclusive atmosphere for all college athletes, coaches, administrators and fans. Current North Carolina state laws make it challenging to guarantee that host communities can help deliver on that commitment if NCAA events remained in the state, the board said.
“Fairness is about more than the opportunity to participate in college sports, or even compete for championships,” said Mark Emmert, NCAA president. “We believe in providing a safe and respectful environment at our events and are committed to providing the best experience possible for college athletes, fans and everyone taking part in our championships."[/quote]
[url=http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/ncaa-relocate-championships-north-carolina-2016-17]Press release[/url]
"We think all people should be fucked over just as hard"
Every time I see a thread like this I just feel ashamed of my governor.
For someone who doesn't follow sports at all, what's this about?
[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;51041870]For someone who doesn't follow sports at all, what's this about?[/QUOTE]
another example of a company pulling business away from an area enacting anti-LGBT laws, for fear that legal discrimination will affect their business
in this case, as they said, they have to worry about both players and fans
[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;51041870]For someone who doesn't follow sports at all, what's this about?[/QUOTE]
I believe the NCAA is doing this due to the North Carolina HB2 law that prevents cities from passing their own non discrimination ordinances, like transgender men and women using restrooms that align to their gender identity.
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