Current Events > Naomi Osaka withdraws from W&S semifinals over police shooting black guys.

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UnfairRepresent 08/27/20 4:11:01 PM #1:	Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday and withdrew a few hours later in a call for racial justice, drawing quick support from other players. Soon after, the whole tournament was put on hold for a day. "As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment in time by pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, Aug 27," the three organizations said in a statement. Osaka, the Japanese star and last top 10 seed in the women's bracket, joined professional athletes in basketball, baseball and soccer in demanding change after Jacob Blake was shot by police. Osaka tweeted that as a Black woman, she feels compelled to pull out of the tournament to put a focus on police shooting Black people. "I don't expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction," Osaka tweeted. "Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach. "I'm exhausted of having a new hashtag pop up every few days and I'm extremely tired of having this same conversation over and over again. When will it ever be enough?" Her move quickly got support from others players on the tour. Sloane Stephens retweeted the message and added: "Say it louder! Proud of you" and in a separate tweet added, #Proud of all the sports teams and athletes taking a stand tonight #BLM" After reaching the semifinals late Wednesday, Milos Raonic said the ATP and WTA should consider a joint action that goes beyond a small group of players. "I think real disruption, that's what makes change, and I think a lot of real disruption is caused by affecting people in a monetary way and can force some kind of change," he said. "I'm hoping at least we on the men's tour as well as the women's, we band together and we show support." Osaka beat No. 12 Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday afternoon, reaching the semifinals as the only top 10 player left in the bracket. Full Article: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/osaka-withdraws-from-semifinals-of-western-southern-open-in-call-for-racial-justice https://i.imgur.com/LkBQaar.jpg The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:943895378] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Fourth-seeded Naomi Osaka reached the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday and withdrew a few hours later in a call for racial justice, drawing quick support from other players. Soon after, the whole tournament was put on hold for a day. "As a sport, tennis is collectively taking a stance against racial inequality and social injustice that once again has been thrust to the forefront in the United States. The USTA, ATP Tour, and WTA have decided to recognize this moment in time by pausing tournament play at the Western & Southern Open on Thursday, Aug 27," the three organizations said in a statement. Osaka, the Japanese star and last top 10 seed in the women's bracket, joined professional athletes in basketball, baseball and soccer in demanding change after Jacob Blake was shot by police. Osaka tweeted that as a Black woman, she feels compelled to pull out of the tournament to put a focus on police shooting Black people. "I don't expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction," Osaka tweeted. "Watching the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police is honestly making me sick to my stomach. "I'm exhausted of having a new hashtag pop up every few days and I'm extremely tired of having this same conversation over and over again. When will it ever be enough?" Her move quickly got support from others players on the tour. Sloane Stephens retweeted the message and added: "Say it louder! Proud of you" and in a separate tweet added, #Proud of all the sports teams and athletes taking a stand tonight #BLM" After reaching the semifinals late Wednesday, Milos Raonic said the ATP and WTA should consider a joint action that goes beyond a small group of players. "I think real disruption, that's what makes change, and I think a lot of real disruption is caused by affecting people in a monetary way and can force some kind of change," he said. "I'm hoping at least we on the men's tour as well as the women's, we band together and we show support." Osaka beat No. 12 Anett Kontaveit 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday afternoon, reaching the semifinals as the only top 10 player left in the bracket. Full Article: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/osaka-withdraws-from-semifinals-of-western-southern-open-in-call-for-racial-justice https://i.imgur.com/LkBQaar.jpg The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zikten 08/27/20 4:16:09 PM #4:	Future_Trunks posted... is she japanese or american? genuine question I think she's both. An American parent ans japanese parent i think <cite>Zikten posted [p:943895556] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Future_Trunks posted...</cite> <quote>is she japanese or american? genuine question </quote> I think she's both. An American parent ans japanese parent i think</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 08/27/20 4:56:01 PM #5:	Future_Trunks posted... is she japanese or american? genuine question the fact you dont even know proves how little it matters --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:943897209] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Future_Trunks posted...</cite> <quote>is she japanese or american? genuine question </quote> the fact you dont even know proves how little it matters</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
King_Hutton 08/27/20 4:57:41 PM #6:	UnfairRepresent posted... "I don't expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction," Hell yeah, thats a good start right there --- All hail King Hutton Official Carter Hutton fanboy <cite>King_Hutton posted [p:943897274] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>"I don't expect anything drastic to happen with me not playing, but if I can get a conversation started in a majority white sport I consider that a step in the right direction,"</quote>Hell yeah, thats a good start right there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fhqwhgads 08/27/20 5:02:12 PM #7:	UnfairRepresent posted... the fact you dont even know proves how little it matters This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot. --- Everybody to the Limit you can't bxzwlads the fhqwhgads~spudger <cite>fhqwhgads posted [p:943897451] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>the fact you dont even know proves how little it matters</quote>This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 08/27/20 5:09:46 PM #8:	UnfairRepresent posted... The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes. --- They're still going to be hurt by players striking. For instance, although a separate entity entirely, if the entire NBA were to continue to strike this would effect the bottom lines of many billionaires and corporations (including Disney) and when you start fucking with rich people's money then you might see some change. At least that's the goal. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:943897750] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote>The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes. ---</quote> They're still going to be hurt by players striking. For instance, although a separate entity entirely, if the entire NBA were to continue to strike this would effect the bottom lines of many billionaires and corporations (including Disney) and when you start fucking with rich people's money then you might see some change. At least that's the goal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NeonOctopus 08/27/20 5:11:50 PM #9:	Watch her opponent be like "play to win baby! Got 'emmmmmmmmmmm!" and take that free W lol --- https://imgur.com/7nfPhE2 <cite>NeonOctopus posted [p:943897818] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Watch her opponent be like "play to win baby! Got 'emmmmmmmmmmm!" and take that free W lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shablagoo 08/27/20 5:14:07 PM #10:	shes hot --- No Venezuelan fishermen ever called me a Bernie Bro. <cite>Shablagoo posted [p:943897929] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>shes hot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Gheb 08/27/20 5:20:30 PM #12:	UnfairRepresent posted... The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes. Hurting is a strong word when we are talking about people not being able to watch a sporting event. Unless you are part of the support staff for these events, but that is a small piece of the population. But it does effect fans of tennis, basketball, baseball, etc and sadly part of the reason these issues have gotten as bad as they have is that because a lot of people have never felt the effects of police brutality or discrimination in their lives. And while not getting to watch a sports game is in no way comparable, it is at least some effect that a person who was otherwise in their own bubble, now has to experience. Sure some people will bitch and moan about it, but those were never going to be people sympathetic to the cause anyway. --- S** I have to stop doing that," Gheb said, as he lay back down and died again.* - Forgotten Love The Chiefs won the Super Bowl! <cite>Gheb posted [p:943898162] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>The problem with her logic is that the billionaires in charge are still making billions. So the "monetary distruption" is just hurting working Joes.</quote> Hurting is a strong word when we are talking about people not being able to watch a sporting event. Unless you are part of the support staff for these events, but that is a small piece of the population. But it does effect fans of tennis, basketball, baseball, etc and sadly part of the reason these issues have gotten as bad as they have is that because a lot of people have never felt the effects of police brutality or discrimination in their lives. And while not getting to watch a sports game is in no way comparable, it is at least some effect that a person who was otherwise in their own bubble, now has to experience. Sure some people will bitch and moan about it, but those were never going to be people sympathetic to the cause anyway. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NathanX95 08/27/20 5:23:57 PM #13:	Stupid bitch <cite>NathanX95 posted [p:943898299] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Stupid bitch </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CoolMaskGuy 08/27/20 5:25:57 PM #15:	Future_Trunks posted... is she japanese or american? genuine question I think she was raised mostly in the US but has a Japanese parent (mom I think), so can play for Japan. <cite>CoolMaskGuy posted [p:943898381] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Future_Trunks posted... </cite> <quote>is she japanese or american? genuine question</quote> I think she was raised mostly in the US but has a Japanese parent (mom I think), so can play for Japan. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poop2 08/27/20 5:44:44 PM #16:	couple scumbag posts up in here <cite>Poop2 posted [p:943899098] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>couple scumbag posts up in here </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RetsuZaiZen 08/27/20 5:45:40 PM #17:	This topic title is worded so poorly --- Why do nerdsalways get caught up on the details? https://imgur.com/dntQM https://imgur.com/9gNcUGM https://imgur.com/bH8vq3f <cite>RetsuZaiZen posted [p:943899137] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>This topic title is worded so poorly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 08/28/20 4:35:32 AM #18:	fhqwhgads posted... This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot. "Race and nationality are really important and matter because g-...... Wait what race and nationality is she again? I don't know" You just exposed how dumb every racist is This shit dont matter, we're all people --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:943917519] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>fhqwhgads posted...</cite> <quote> This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot. </quote> "Race and nationality are really important and matter because g-...... Wait what race and nationality is she again? I don't know" You just exposed how dumb every racist is This shit dont matter, we're all people</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sou 08/28/20 4:56:38 AM #19:	ImAMarvel posted... Can't wait for all the weebs talking about how she's imposing "Western values" on Japan She did tell ppl in Japan to do BLM demo. --- Fate/Grand Order ID: 595679632 & 111275065 PSN ID: SOU_TENJIN <cite>sou posted [p:943917795] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>ImAMarvel posted... </cite> <quote>Can't wait for all the weebs talking about how she's imposing "Western values" on Japan</quote>She did tell ppl in Japan to do BLM demo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssjevot 08/28/20 5:05:37 AM #20:	She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America. --- Favorite Games: BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Bayonetta, Bloodborne thats a username you habe - chuckyhacksss <cite>ssjevot posted [p:943917926] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 08/28/20 5:13:54 AM #21:	ssjevot posted... She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America. She probably realized that regardless of her intentions the only thing her protest effects is how much she gets paid. At the end of the day we are all powerless --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:943918052] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>ssjevot posted...</cite> <quote>She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America. </quote> She probably realized that regardless of her intentions the only thing her protest effects is how much she gets paid. At the end of the day we are all powerless</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fhqwhgads 08/28/20 11:10:11 PM #22:	UnfairRepresent posted... "Race and nationality are really important and matter because g-...... Wait what race and nationality is she again? I don't know" You just exposed how dumb every racist is This shit dont matter, we're all people Not sure how you got that from a dude asking what country she lives in but ok --- Everybody to the Limit you can't bxzwlads the fhqwhgads~spudger <cite>fhqwhgads posted [p:943950986] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>"Race and nationality are really important and matter because g-...... Wait what race and nationality is she again? I don't know" You just exposed how dumb every racist is This shit dont matter, we're all people</quote> Not sure how you got that from a dude asking what country she lives in but ok </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
seqntenialbeast 08/28/20 11:14:11 PM #23:	ssjevot posted... but was raised in America. ah that explains it. I was wondering why someone in Japan would be this invested in American Identity politics --- Heavy Troopa is ready to launch <cite>seqntenialbeast posted [p:943951145] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>ssjevot posted... </cite> <quote>but was raised in America.</quote> ah that explains it. I was wondering why someone in Japan would be this invested in American Identity politics </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
seqntenialbeast 08/28/20 11:14:57 PM #24:	UnfairRepresent posted... She probably realized that regardless of her intentions the only thing her protest effects is how much she gets paid. At the end of the day we are all powerless You mean greedy, right? --- Heavy Troopa is ready to launch <cite>seqntenialbeast posted [p:943951173] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>UnfairRepresent posted... </cite> <quote>She probably realized that regardless of her intentions the only thing her protest effects is how much she gets paid. At the end of the day we are all powerless</quote> You mean greedy, right? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kastrada 08/28/20 11:17:28 PM #25:	sou posted... ImAMarvel posted... Can't wait for all the weebs talking about how she's imposing "Western values" on Japan She did tell ppl in Japan to do BLM demo. Western values Black lives matter Choose one. >_> --- PoW '09 Topic of the Year Co-Winners (Rada and Texy) FFD <cite>Kastrada posted [p:943951280] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>sou posted... </cite> <quote>ImAMarvel posted... Can't wait for all the weebs talking about how she's imposing "Western values" on Japan She did tell ppl in Japan to do BLM demo.</quote> Western values Black lives matter Choose one. >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 08/29/20 2:56:55 AM #26:	seqntenialbeast posted... You mean greedy, right? I wouldn't call that greed --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:943956884] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>seqntenialbeast posted...</cite> <quote> You mean greedy, right? </quote> I wouldn't call that greed</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pres_madagascar 09/02/20 7:37:59 AM #29:	Japan has been super supportive of her decision. Japan seems to love her a lot. --- https://imgur.com/23CCcZB https://imgur.com/32mwCo1 https://imgur.com/oqklqKC <cite>pres_madagascar posted [p:944110050] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Japan has been super supportive of her decision. Japan seems to love her a lot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Oakland510_ 09/06/20 3:21:01 AM #32:	Her black father is a cuck, letting her have a Japanese last name <cite>Oakland510_ posted [p:944270023] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Her black father is a cuck, letting her have a Japanese last name </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 09/06/20 3:49:15 AM #33:	fhqwhgads posted... This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot. its unfair represent so what did you really expect --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:944270387] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>fhqwhgads posted... </cite> <quote>This is the most ignorant statement I've seen on ce in a long time. And thats saying a lot.</quote>its unfair represent so what did you really expect </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flauros 09/06/20 4:04:53 AM #34:	Oakland510_ posted... Her black father is a cuck, letting her have a Japanese last name I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name. --- https://imgur.com/iQep35u https://imgur.com/nhHkg9L https://imgur.com/A3kur0P https://imgur.com/Hj9RrC6 <cite>Flauros posted [p:944270564] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Oakland510_ posted... </cite> <quote>Her black father is a cuck, letting her have a Japanese last name</quote>I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BatmanWTtP 09/06/20 4:09:59 AM #35:	RetsuZaiZen posted... This topic title is worded so poorly This --- I'll never let you win, never. <cite>BatmanWTtP posted [p:944270620] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>RetsuZaiZen posted... </cite> <quote>This topic title is worded so poorly</quote>This </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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fhqwhgads 09/10/20 3:59:46 AM #38:	Rika_Furude posted... its unfair represent so what did you really expect Oh shut the fuck up --- Everybody to the Limit you can't bxzwlads the fhqwhgads~spudger <cite>fhqwhgads posted [p:944428644] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>its unfair represent so what did you really expect</quote>Oh shut the fuck up </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
awesome999 09/10/20 4:08:18 AM #39:	Flauros posted... I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name. Typical --- Love is a lie guys, there's no such thing, might as well be a soulless hedonist. <cite>awesome999 posted [p:944428762] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>Flauros posted... </cite> <quote>I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name.</quote>Typical </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toyota 09/10/20 4:40:35 AM #40:	ssjevot posted... She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America. Yep just like the NBA with their 1 day strike, and how they didnt support the Hong Kong protests late last year because China <cite>toyota posted [p:944429091] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>ssjevot posted... </cite> <quote>She actually decided to play again now. I guess pressured by manager/sponsors, whatever the case she is back in. Also she's half Japanese, half Haitian, but was raised in America.</quote> Yep just like the NBA with their 1 day strike, and how they didnt support the Hong Kong protests late last year because China </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 09/10/20 6:15:50 PM #41:	awesome999 posted... Flauros posted... I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name. Typical Also not true But that's typical too of conservative rhetoric. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair! https://imgur.com/yPw05Ob <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:944453138] in Naomi Osak... [t:78937534]...</cite> <quote>awesome999 posted...</cite> <quote>Flauros posted... I heard he left before she was born so the mom used her name. Typical</quote> Also not true But that's typical too of conservative rhetoric.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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