DiJonai Carrington addresses criticism of her 'white privilege' comment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
DiJonai Carrington clarified her 'white privilege' comment following her ejection from a game against the Indiana Fever. After receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for a hard hit on Sophie Cunningham, Carrington faced backlash and responded to critiques on social media. She emphasized the importance of critical thinking in understanding her statement and defended her educational background in discussing the topic. Cunningham expressed her belief that Carrington fouled her intentionally and stated that race was not a factor in the incident.
- •Carrington was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul against Cunningham.
- •Cunningham disputed Carrington's claim about 'white privilege'.
- •Carrington emphasized her educational background in her defense.
- •The incident continues to spark dialogue about race in basketball.
- •Both players discussed the motivations behind their actions post-game.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — DiJonai Carrington explains 'white privilege' social post: 'Try exercising your critical thinking skills'
"Here's how Carrington explained the "White privilege" post she made after being ejected for a hard foul on the Fever's Sophie Cunningham.
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