MSNBC published an editorial claiming the falling number of black players in Major League Baseball reflects a 'war on DEI.' However, the issue has been ongoing for decades and is primarily due to black kids being more interested in basketball and football. The number of Latinos in MLB has risen to 30.29 percent.
Key Points
The declining number of black players in MLB is a long-standing issue
The preference of black kids for basketball and football contributes to the decline
The rise in the number of Latinos in MLB
The issue is more complex than just a 'war on DEI'
Pros
Highlighting the issue of diversity in Major League Baseball
Raising awareness about the declining number of black players in MLB
Cons
Blaming the issue solely on a 'war on DEI' without considering other factors
Suggesting that MLB purposefully set out to reduce the number of black players