Kofi Kingston — ‘Black Excellence’ Pic Wasn’t Meant To Be Divisive … It Came From A ‘Place Of Joy’
The New Day caught some flack Tuesday over a photo they posted on social media with the caption “#BlackExcellence” … and now, Kofi Kingston has dropped a lengthy statement on it’s meaning.
Kofi started his explanation by saying that although much of the pic’s feedback was positive, there was a large negative reaction as well — and he felt the need to explain their motivation behind posting it.
“It does not come from a place of malice, spite, or gloating.” He adds, “It comes from a place of joy and a place of happiness. We have a very strong sense of pride in being the Black People simultaneously holding championships in WWE. Historically in our nation, there was period in time where this would not have happened, followed by a long period of time where it became possible, but had not actually materialized. Now, we are in the time in which the possibility has become a reality.”
The pic also featured WWE Women’s champ Sasha Banks and Cruiserweight champ Rich Swann.
Kingston continues, “It matters because even though it is hard for some to fathom, the fact is that there are many people who feel as though it is impossible to attain certain goals because of the color of their skin. This is why we must acknowledge the color of ours in this instance.”
“Excellence is not the same as supremacy. #BlackExcellence is not meant to be divisive. For even if you do not fall into the specific category, you can still take enjoyment in our pride, because in the biggest picture, in a society that often focuses on the negative aspects of race relations, what has transpired with the 5 of us speaks positively to the progress we’ve made as a nation.”
The full statement can be
FOUND HERE.
