03 March 2015

Texas sportscaster speaks out about race relations


"Kids have to be taught to hate." 

The speaker is Dale Hansen -
In 1987, Hansen was honored with the George Foster Peabody Award for Distinguished Journalism. That same year, he won the duPont-Columbia Award for his contribution to the investigation of SMU's football program.

Sportscaster of the Year on two occasions by the Associated Press

Texas Sportscaster of the Year on three occasions by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association

2 comments:

  1. This reminds me of the Rogers and Hammerstein song "You've Got To Be Taught" from the musical "South Pacific."

    What a thought provoking commentary from Mr. Hansen. Thanks for posting it.

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    1. Correction - the correct title of the song is "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught."

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