It’s disheartening to hear about the experiences of the Curry family with racism. Their stories shed light on the complex and deeply ingrained issues of race and prejudice that continue to persist in society, even in the world of professional sports.

Sonya Curry’s experiences growing up in Virginia and encountering racism firsthand highlight the systemic challenges faced by people of color, regardless of their background or achievements. Her resilience in overcoming these obstacles, especially in the realm of sports, is commendable.

The incident where she was mislabeled as Caucasian due to her fair skin underscores the absurdity of racial stereotypes and the ignorance that perpetuates them. It’s a reminder that racism can manifest in various forms, including subtle biases and misconceptions.

Similarly, Stephen Curry’s experiences in the NBA reflect the unfortunate reality of racial profiling and stereotyping, even within a league celebrated for its diversity and inclusivity. His success and talent should be celebrated on their own merit, rather than overshadowed by narrow-minded assumptions based on his appearance.

The Curry family’s story serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and the importance of challenging stereotypes and discrimination wherever they occur.

Steph Curry’s race has been frequently brought up in the NBA when discussing his abilities as a player. While it may sound hard to believe, there are people who view Curry differently because of his light-skinned complexion.

In 2017, Curry’s longtime teammate and friend, Draymond Green, spoke about how the elite shooter has to deal with quips and comments about his race. He spoke on his podcast years ago about some of the things Curry has endured:

“People just automatically think that, ‘Man, this guy ain’t from the ‘hood. He ain’t cut like that. He ain’t cut from a different cloth. He’s supposed to be soft, and this, that.’ And of course, Steph is light-skinned, so they want to make him out to be soft.”So, everybody just wanted to make him out to be this soft, jump-shooting guy, and he continued to get better and better and better.”