The American base was rejected for publicizing an anti-Semitic film and, as a measure of compensation, he will donate half a million dollars to the fight against intolerance.
Kyrie Irving, who has come under fire in recent days for promoting a movie with anti-Semitic content, and the Brooklyn Nets announced Wednesday that they will each donate half a million dollars to “causes and organizations that work to eradicate hatred and bigotry.”
“I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression”sure Irving in a statement in which he said he supported the communities that “everyday marginalized”. Irving and the nets They also explained that they will work with Anti-Defamation Leaguea charity dedicated to combating antisemitism. “I am aware of the negative impact my post has had on the Jewish community and I take responsibility. I do not believe that everything said in the documentary is true or that it reflects my morals and principles (…). I do not intend to offend any group, race or religion.”he added.
The point guard, who in the past has had other controversies such as his refusal to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, posted last week on his Twitter account, which has 4.5 million followers, a link on Amazon to the film “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” (2018). This movie is based on a book with the same title that was published in 2015, according to the magazine rolling stone, includes many anti-Semitic claims such as “many famous Jews” who “confess” that they pray to “Satan or Lucifer”. In his description of amazonthe tape says “discover the true identity of the Children of Israel”.
The promotion of this film by Irving received severe criticism from netsThe NBA and the league’s players’ union. For this reason, he assured that “the anti-Semite label” given to him “does not reflect the truth” and that he does not want to disrespect any religion. “I am an ‘omnist’ and do not want to respect anyone’s religion. The ‘anti-Semitic’ label given to me is illogical and does not reflect the reality in which I live on a daily basis. I accept and want to learn from all walks of life and religions“he wrote on his Twitter account.
however, the base was confronted shortly after a press conference with a journalist who asked him the reasons for that promotion. “Don’t dehumanize me. I’m human, I can write what I want (on social networks), so say it and shut up so let’s go to the next question”he said then.
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