Sports Writer Shares Racist Letter About Cam Newton

Cam Newton received a lot of hate during his MVP season. Some of it was arguably a result of generational differences, but the racial factor certainly played a significant role as well.

On Saturday, Newsday's Jets beat writer Kimberly Martin shared some proof of that in the form a letter she received from a reader. The letter contained hateful, racist language about Cam Newton and black people in general.

In the letter Martin posted to Twitter, slurs are tossed around a number of times along with horrible stereotypes and lazy comparisons.

"...Do yourself a favor and stay away from them as much as possible." #PostRacialAmerica pic.twitter.com/lb9jXDNYri

-- Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) February 20, 2016

Martin explained to her followers that the hateful language in the letter, unfortunately, doesn't surprise her. These points of view, she said, are more prevalent than people may think. Posting the letter, she tweeted, is "a reminder that racism, bigotry + prejudice are still rampant."

A LOT of you have said that I should have included the letter writer's name. But for me, it's about "shaming" another person (1)

-- Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) February 20, 2016

It's a reminder that racism, bigotry + prejudice are still rampant. We've made strides as a society, but let's not act like all is well (2)

-- Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) February 20, 2016

I've heard the following quite a bit today: "I can't believe someone would say such a thing!"

My question is: "Why can't u believe it?"

-- Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) February 20, 2016

I've been called the n-word before, and so have some of my colleagues. ...I also deal w/ sexist comments a lot. That shouldn't surprise ppl.

-- Kimberley A. Martin (@KMart_LI) February 20, 2016

H/T Complex

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