"Conservatives Outraged as Randi Weingarten Makes Shocking Statement about Brittney Griner and Race!"
Published: 08-12-2022 22:21
On Tuesday, news broke that the former WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from Fox after her arrest for disorderly conduct in Phoenix. But the story quickly shifted focus when conservatives on Twitter called out Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, for tweeting about race after hearing the news.
Weingarten had tweeted: "In an era where #blacklivesmatter there is no place for bigotry and racism - even in a dispute between colleagues. #FreeBrittneyGriner." The tweet sparked a heated debate on Twitter with many conservatives accusing Weingarten of using Griner's race to make a political point.
Weingarten defended her comments saying that she was simply trying to draw attention to the fact that African Americans are unfairly targeted by law enforcement. She went on to say that she felt it was important to bring attention to the issue and to stand up for Griner as well.
This is not the first time Weingarten has been criticized by conservatives on Twitter. Last year, she was called out for tweeting about Black Lives Matter during a protest at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
It appears that Randi Weingarten will continue speaking out against racism and bigotry despite opposition from some quarters. Her stance is sure to make her even more popular with liberals and progressives who have long seen her as an ally in their fight for social justice and equality.
