The NFL To Remove ‘End Racism’ Messages From End Zones At The Super Bowl LIX

There is news update about the upcoming Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans! So, the NFL has decided to remove those ‘End Racism’ messages from the end zones at Super Bowl LIX. And get this – it’s all happening while President Donald Trump is going be in attendance. What a coincidence.

Apparently, Racism has ended now.

NFL chiefs have opted for ‘Choose Love’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ to be emblazoned across the back of end zones at Caesars Superdome.

The reported decision, which was conveyed internally to ‘high-level employees’, comes after it was revealed that president Donald Trump is expected to attend this weekend’s game in the Louisiana city.

Trump, who returned for a second term at the White House last month, has been highly critical of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the US since his reelection; describing the programs as ‘discrimination’ while calling for ‘merit-based’ hiring to be restored.

It is believed the NFL’s decision to axe the ‘End Racism’ messages from the Super Bowl led one high-ranking official to express concern in light of the president’s controversial comments on DEI.

The Athletic’s report went on to suggest that the move could well be considered ‘a nod to the current political climate’.

However, earlier this week NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he was ‘proud’ of the league’s diversity efforts while refusing to backtrack despite several organizations abandoning DEI programs in light of Trump’s stance.

‘We got into diversity efforts because we felt it was the right thing for the National Football League,’ Goodell said on Monday. ‘And we’re going to continue towards that, because we’ve not only convinced ourselves, I think we’ve proven ourselves that it does make the NFL better.’

‘We’re not in this because it’s a trend to get into or a trend to get out of it,’ Goodell continued. ‘Our efforts are fundamental in trying to attract the best possible talent into the National Football League both on and off the field, as I’ve said previously.

‘We see that. We see how it’s benefitted in the National Football League. I think we’ll continue those efforts. I think it’s also clearly a reflection of our fan base and our communities and our players.’

NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy also claimed that the switch to ‘Choose Love’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ was made in light of recent tragedies in the US – including the New Orleans terror attack and the Los Angeles wildfires.

‘We felt it was an appropriate statement for what the country has collectively endured, given recent tragedies, and can serve as an inspiration,’ said McCarthy. 

So, there you have it – the NFL is shaking things up for the Super Bowl LIX by removing those ‘End Racism’ messages. Welcome to Make America Great AGAIN.

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