Associated Press | WWD Memo Pad | FoxSports.com
Some say
the photo of
LeBron James -- in a gorilla-like pose -- perpetuates racial stereotypes. Men's Fitness editor-in-chief
Roy Johnson says: "It's a reminder that as African-Americans, we have come very far to have an African-American male featured on the cover of Vogue, but we have very far to go to continue to educate people within our industry regarding the power of images and the potential impact they can have on their readers." ||
Jason Whitlock: "Would we be having this discussion if LeBron struck the same pose on the cover of Ebony while holding
Selita Ebanks?"
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James: "Everything my name is on is going to be criticized" (Plain Dealer)
Responding to Ellen's post: Please educate yourself about the history...
