ESPN Suspends Jemele Hill for Two Weeks for this Tweet

A recent statement from ESPN's PR confirms that the SC6 (SportsCenter at 6) host has been suspended from the company for a "second violation of our social media guidelines." On Sunday, after Dallas owner Jerry Jones said that players who don't stand for the anthem won't play, Hill tweeted that fans upset with his comments should boycott the advertisers who support the team.

If you strongly reject what Jerry Jones said, the key is his advertisers. Don't place the burden squarely on the players. https://t.co/Gc48kchkuv

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017

Just so we're clear: I'm not advocating a NFL boycott. But an unfair burden has been put on players in Dallas & Miami w/ anthem directives.

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 9, 2017

ESPN's Statement on Jemele Hill: pic.twitter.com/JkVoBVz7lv

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) October 9, 2017

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he would bench any players who “disrespect the flag” https://t.co/DkauKsQ031

— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 9, 2017

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Jemele Hill was basically suspended for being Black and thoughtful while at ESPN. Her suspension is completely outrageous.

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) October 9, 2017

ESPN hasn't yet realized that it needs Jemele Hill more than Jemele Hill needs them https://t.co/gzG5IPScKa pic.twitter.com/zF4AevshIv

— The Root (@TheRoot) October 9, 2017

ESPN's suspension of Jemele Hill is an outrage and should NOT go unanswered. ESPN and advertisers will hear from us!

— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) October 9, 2017

Jemele Hill is held to a higher standard for her online behavior than the current President of the United States. Just think about that.

— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) October 9, 2017

Protect @jemelehill

— J. Cole (@JColeNC) October 9, 2017

Michael Smith sits out SportsCenter episode after ESPN suspends co-host Jemele Hill https://t.co/Xjh3nOmpP4

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 9, 2017