So here's what Grandpa said after getting up too early on Sunday morning:
“I would just say that we also need to adjust what we think of as America,” Alcindor said. “You’re talking about assimilation. I grew up in Miami, where people speak Spanish, but their kids speak English. And the idea that we think Americans can only speak English, as if Spanish and other languages wasn’t always part of America, is, in some ways, troubling.”
And here's how he tried to apologize for it:
i feel terrible a part of my comments on Hispanics offended some members of that proud culture— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019
from my days reporting on cesar chavez to documenting the many contributions of hispanics in all parts of our culture— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019
???????????????
i’ve worked hard to knock down false stereo types. in my final comment in Meet i said ALL sides hv to work harder— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019
So: Yamaha? Or Bang and Olufsen? Or maybe something in English?
at finding common ground - which i strongly believe— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 27, 2019
dialogue not division
As long as we're all speaking English?
my twitter acct failed me at the worst time.— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
i am sorry, truly sorry, my comments were offensive to
many. the great enduring american tradition of diversity is to be celebrated and cherished. yamiche, thank u for your comments.
let’s go forward together.
We'd have also accepted "I blame the intern."
finally, i am sorry - i never intended to disparage any segment of our rich, diverse society which defines who we are.— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
You just meant to be sure we know who to blame?
finally,i am sorry I failed to convey my strong belief that diversity - dynamic and inclusive is what makes America— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
That speaks English?
my tweet portal is whack— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
i hv been trying to say i am sorry i offended
and i so appreciate my colleague
great— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
Yamiche is a wonderful colleague and an important voice
it worked!— Tom Brokaw (@tombrokaw) January 28, 2019
i got your attention.
‘night
Yes, like Trump, you won. And, like Trump, at no time did you actually acknowledge you were completely wrong, even though you were.
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