At the conclusion of an interview, a reporter congratulated Hispanic baseball star Miguel for being well-spoken and articulate. Why is this considered an example of white privilege?
A) White athletes are always congratulated for their ability to speech coherently.
B) Non-white athletes are not expected to be able to express themselves clearly.
C) The reporter likely makes more money than the athlete and feels superior.
D) The reporter was just joking around with Miguel because they are close friends.

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This is considered an example of white privilege because it implies a stereotype that non-white individuals, in this case, a Hispanic athlete, are not expected to be articulate or express themselves clearly. The comment suggests surprise or undue praise for something that should not be considered exceptional based on race or ethnicity.

At the Conclusion of an Interview, a Reporter Congratulated Hispanic