Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian is not letting it go. The tech mogul went after the UFC fighter who made dehumanizing comments about Michelle Obama during a White House event, and he did not hold back.
What He Said
Ohanian spoke directly about the fighter's disgustingly dehumanizing slur against the former First Lady. He made it clear that regardless of politics, there is a line of basic human decency that was crossed in a way that demands a response.
The Context
The UFC fighter made the comments during a live broadcast from the White House, where President Trump hosted a UFC event. The remarks about Michelle Obama immediately went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Multiple public figures have now spoken out, including Cam Newton who called the comments tasteless. Ohanian's response adds the perspective of someone married to one of the most accomplished Black women in sports history.
Why His Voice Matters
Ohanian being vocal on this is significant. As a white man married to a Black woman, he understands the specific type of dehumanization that was deployed. His willingness to call it out publicly sends a message.
Bottom Line
When people with platforms use them to call out disrespect, it matters. Alexis Ohanian said what needed to be said. The fighter who thought he was being funny just got checked from every direction.
