Stephen A. Smith Says Gilbert Arenas Contributes to Black Genocide

I met Stephen A. Smith a few times when doing his ESPN show. I liked the guy from the beginning, and I still do. I do not say the same thing about Jason Whitlock, a Fox sports writer who doesn't do a very good job of intelligently expressing opinions that go beyond the ridiculous rhetoric of guys like Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck.

Stephen A. Smith had it right when he described Gilbert Arenas as contributing to genocide in the black community. I also agreed with Rev. Al Sharpton's position when I spoke to him this week. Part of the reason I founded the Athlete Liberation and Academic Reform Movement (ALARM) was to help redefine what it means to be a black man and black athlete in America. Black men are not gun-toting thugs who mismanage their money and remain illiterate. We are leaders, thinkers and protectors of our communities. Gilbert Arenas, in his most recent behavior, represents none of that. Here is what Stephen A. Smith had to say:

"But the mess that Arenas has created is not going away. Nor are the questions destined to follow about professional athletes, specifically those from the African American community -- and how the criminal element has virtually hijacked the culture of black America.

As much as I've tried to disagree with my friend and noted contemporary, Jason Whitlock, who's repeatedly and vociferously lamented the state of affairs within the black community -- specifically as it pertains to the negative parts of hip-hop and its influence on black culture -- it simply cannot be denied any longer.
Genocide is taking place in the black Community, and this is a form of it.

For every foolish act like Plaxico Burress, Ron Artest or Arenas, there's a Grant Hill, Shane Battier or LeBron James -- guys who will be employing black athletes one day, either in an executive or ownership capacity."

Good for you, Stephen A. It's time that athletes, journalists, attorneys, coaches and black men start sounding the alarm to wake up the consciousness of the black male athletes everywhere. That's why our organization was founded. Please consider joining our cause.