Forgiveness But Suspension After Kansas City Negro League N-Word Blunder

Two angles to this story . . .

A very professional and profound statement on the unforced error from a Kansas City leader. 

And then . . .

We take a peek at the consequences of the utterance for a guy paid to speak & think quickly . . .

"I'm aware of the unfortunate slur made by Glen Kuiper. I welcomed Glen to the NLBM yesterday and know he was genuinely excited to be here," Kendrick said in a statement on Twitter. "The word is painful and has no place in our society. And while I don't pretend to know Glen's heart I do know that my heart is one of forgiveness. I hope all of you will find it in yourselves to do the same."

Kuiper apologized for the incident later in the broadcast.

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president addresses Oakland A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper using racial slur on air

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick addressed Oakland A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper's on-air use of a racial slur.

A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper suspended indefinitely after on-air racial slur

Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was suspended Saturday and will remain off the air until a review of his on-air racial slur is completed, an NBC Sports California spokesperson announced. The slur occurred during Friday's pregame show ahead of a weekend series opener against the Kansas City Royals.

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