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HEADLINES ON April 27, 2014
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- Headline: Clippers Owner's Controversial Tape Exposed. Impact: If only Donald Sterling had kept his mouth shut, the Clippers might have won a championship instead of becoming the poster child for 'What Not to Say 101.' This incident led to a butterfly effect of social justice movements in sports, with players realizing they could wear inside-out shirts instead of just their hearts on their sleeves.. Fact: Did you know that the NBA has a long history of players speaking out against social injustices? Turns out, wearing your shirt inside out is just the beginning of a fashion revolution..
- Headline: Amid Uproar, Clippers Silently Display Solidarity. Impact: The Clippers' inside-out shirts became a fashion statement that inspired players across the league to use their platforms for social change. Who knew that flipping your shirt could flip the narrative on racism in sports?. Fact: Sarcastically speaking, if only wearing clothes inside out could solve all of society's problems. Maybe next, they’ll try wearing mismatched socks for world peace..