Mixed reaction from locals about former Sask. Roughrider’s comments on Pride logo | 24CA News
To kick off Pride month and Indigenous History Month, the Saskatchewan Roughriders launched a brand new emblem as a token of their assist.
On June 1, the emblem was unveiled. It exhibits a medication wheel with 4 colors which might be vital within the Indigenous tradition. The Roughriders emblem additionally incorporates the colors of the Pride flag.
But some individuals weren’t in favour of the change.
John Chick, who spent six CFL seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders earlier than being launched in 2016, mentioned the emblem is “an embarrassment (to) what sports and entertainment have become.”
“… Instead of just focusing on football, you wave that ridiculous flag for an entire month while wanting people to take your business seriously,” said Chick in a Facebook submit. “If some business like the CFL put a cross on their logo for even a day, there would be an uproar.”
Local resident Lucille Carlston disagreed with Chick’s feedback.
“I don’t think he’s right. I think everybody should be supported,” mentioned Carlston, who provides that it’s essential for firms just like the Saskatchewan Roughriders to be an instance. “They expect us to show their support, right?”
Global News interviewed a number of individuals who additionally disagreed with Chick’s feedback but additionally just a few others who agreed.
Global News reached out to Chick and the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a remark however didn’t hear again by deadline.
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