The article critiques the Los Angeles Dodgers for their meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, highlighting the irony given the Trump administration's past actions against diversity and equity. It mentions the removal of Jackie Robinson's legacy and contrasts it with the overlooked removal of Colin Powell's tribute. The author argues that this inconsistency fuels disappointment among fans, especially when honoring an icon like Robinson. The situation is emblematic of broader racial issues and highlights how the Dodgers' actions appear hypocritical.
Kudos to Dylan Hernández for his column 'Dodgers are no longer agents of change,' noting the absurdity of a Dodger team going to the White House to meet Donald Trump.
The Trump administration removed mention of Jackie Robinson as part of efforts to cancel diversity, later claiming it was a mistake after public outcry.
It was not restored. The difference between the two groundbreakers is that Robinson is more visible and beloved. Deleting Colin Powell occurred without many people noticing.
The Dodgers, indeed, threw their fans a curveball. How hypocritical to visit Trump one week and then turn around and celebrate Jackie Robinson Day the next.
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