CONGRESSWOMAN BYNUM: "A RACIAL SLUR IS NOT TRASH TALK. IT'S NOT A RIVALRY. IT'S STRAIGHT UP RACIST."

Washington, Sept. 23 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement following the alleged use of a racial slur during a recent Oregon high school football game. "Football is supposed to be about teamwork, healthy competition, and kids getting the chance to do something they love," said Rep. Bynum. "A kid should be able to put on their jersey, take the field, and worry about the next play - not whether someone is going to attack them on their race, sex, religion, or any other distinguishing feature. A racial slur is not trash talk. It's not a rivalry. It's straight up racist. In the state legislature, I sponsored legislation to make sure inciden...