A WNBA player smacked a rival in the face, got ejected, and immediately cried
WNBA Player Smacks Rival, Cries 'White Privilege'—Then Backtracks
DiJonai Carrington racialized a hard foul, then admitted it wasn't about the call—but the media ran with it anyway.

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- US news | The Guardian
Does Sophie Cunningham benefit from white privilege? Of course she does | Etan Thomas - CBS Sports
DiJonai Carrington says Sophie Cunningham foul was not intentional, declines to explain 'white privilege' post - foxnews.com
DiJonai Carrington, who declared 'White privilege' after ejection, plays vs Storm as WNBA remains silent
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