Last month, Jemele Hill caught a world of heat for calling Donald Trump a white supremacist on Twitter and website, as well as FOX News and other media outlets took the story and ran with it. ESPN gave her a warning for that social media outburst and she continued on SportsCenter.
Following comments by Jerry Jones that he would not allow any Dallas Cowboys player play, who ‘disrespected the flag,’ Hill once again took to Twitter to sound off.
No, I think the Cowboy fans — the paying customers — need to pick up this fight. Don't look to Dez or Dak. YOU do it. https://t.co/f9YjZFgGGt
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
Don't ask Dak, Dez & other Cowboys players to protest. A more powerful statement is if you stop watching and buying their merchandise.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
If the rationale behind JJ's stance is keeping the fanbase happy, make him see that he is underestimated how all of his fanbase feels https://t.co/45ZDibcWNH
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
Or, how about not patronizing the advertisers who support the Cowboys? You can watch and do that, right? https://t.co/duPNqxFta7
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
This play always work. Change happens when advertisers are impacted. If you feel strongly about JJ's statement, boycott his advertisers. https://t.co/LFXJ9YQe74
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
If you strongly reject what Jerry Jones said, the key is his advertisers. Don't place the burden squarely on the players. https://t.co/Gc48kchkuv
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
Just so we're clear: I'm not advocating a NFL boycott. But an unfair burden has been put on players in Dallas & Miami w/ anthem directives.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017
Obviously, ESPN wasn’t having any parts in this and issued a statement and a two week suspension for the SC6 host, thanks to her social media rant.
Considering the network always want to be on the NFL’s good side and the fact the Cowboys are America’s Team and a big ratings factor, it’s no surprise that ESPN would suspend her to save face and keep in good graces with the league.
We’ll see how she responds after her suspension (or during).
Protect @jemelehill
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) October 9, 2017
We will not be intimidated + silenced about injustice in this country. We will win.
— COMMON (@common) October 10, 2017