The University of Florida's 'Gator Bait' cheer is coming to an end at sporting events over the racist imagery associated with the phrase
The University of Florida's"Gator Bait" cheer is coming to an end at sporting events over the racist imagery associated with the phrase.
University president Kent Fuchs made the announcement on Thursday as part of a list of steps the university is taking to combat racism."While I know of no evidence of racism associated with our 'Gator Bait' cheer at UF sporting events, there is horrific historic racist imagery associated with the phrase," Fuchs said."Accordingly, University Athletics and the Gator Band will discontinue the use of the cheer."The university's sports teams are nicknamed the Gators.
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